Visiting Community Research Specialist - Health & Kinesiology - IIRER

Visiting Community Research Specialist

Health & Kinesiology - Illinois Institute for Rehabilitation & Employment Research

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Job Summary

The Visiting Community Research Specialist will work to ensure full implementation of IIRER research projects. The position will support implementing at all phases of the research projects to ensure project implementation according to grant protocols. The position will provide training and technical assistance to stakeholders, demonstrate project fidelity, work with the research and evaluation team to collect and analyze data, coordinate project activities, and communicate and collaborate with project stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Research - Knowledge Translation and Dissemination

• Support in implementing all phases of the research projects to ensure project implementation according to grant protocols.
• Work with the evaluation team to collect and analyze data.
• Develop research briefs that summarize new and emerging issues impacting competitive integrated employment.
• Develop case studies based on project findings related to competitive integrated employment.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the project evaluation plan including, but not limited to, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings.
• Write professional publications and research reports.
• Participate in other research activities as appropriate that contribute project and respond to needs identified by the funder and stakeholders.

Training and Technical Assistance

• Provide training and technical assistance project stakeholders to ensure demonstration project fidelity.
• Use research and evaluation findings to develop and deliver training and technical assistance to participating agencies to enhance the capacity to implement and sustain employment strategies to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve competitive integrated employment.
• Use research and evaluation findings to develop and deliver training and technical assistance to the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services, community rehabilitation agencies, state and local education agencies, and other related agencies and personnel to promote competitive integrated employment.
• Disseminate career development-related technical assistance resources including fact sheets, article summaries, case study vignettes, literature reviews, presentations at state and national professional meetings, and manuscripts for submission to professional journals

Administration

• Coordinate and facilitate logistical activities and meetings.
• Assist with submitting reports on progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
• Disseminate information on project activities and outcomes to stakeholders.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or closely related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in providing career, vocational, or employment services to individuals with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or closely related field

• Five years of experience in providing career, vocational, and employment services to individuals with disabilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Interest and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in improving the career development, employment, and well-being of individuals with disabilities through research, evaluation, training, and technical assistance.
• Commitment to promoting competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities
• In state travel is required for this full-time (12 month) position
• Understanding of Illinois State Board of Education and Vocational Rehabilitation Systems.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the posting. The budgeted salary range for the position is $85,000 to $95,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, January 5. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Bobbie Clegg at [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].

Requisition ID : 1034106

Job Category : Research

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