Visiting Community Research Specialist, Strauser Lab
University of Illinois

Visiting Community Research Specialist, Strauser Lab

Kinesiology & Community Health
The Illinois Institute for Rehabilitation and Employment Research seeks three full-time (12-month) Visiting Community Research Specialist. As part of the Illinois Institute for Rehabilitation and Employment Research, this position will support SWTCIE Illinois and the six participating Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRP's).

The Visiting Community Research Specialist will serve as a liaison between the University of Illinois SWTCIE team and participating Community Rehabilitation Providers (CRP) to ensure full implementation of the SWTCIE research demonstration project. Primary duties include providing support in implementing all phases of the research demonstration project to ensure participating CRP's are implementing the project according to protocol, provide training and technical assistance to CRP staff to ensure demonstration project fidelity, work with the evaluation team to collect and analyze data, coordinate project activities, communicate and collaborate with SWTCIE Illinois and participating CRP's to insure full-project implementation, and perform other duties as assigned. This position does require travel within the State of Illinois.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Research
Coordinate all phases of the SWTCIE research demonstration project to ensure participating CRP's are implementing the project according to protocol
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 & Technical Assistance
Provide training and technical assistance to the six CRP staff 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.

Qualifications

Required:
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
Excellent written and verbal 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

Preferred:
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

Appointment Information
This position is a 100% full-time Visiting Academic Professional position. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position of limited duration. As this position is grant funded, it is subject to the continued availability of funding and programmatic need. The expected duration is three (3) years. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The minimum salary for this position is $85,000.
We are unable to sponsor an employment VISA or take over sponsorship for an employment VISA for this position now and/or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no VISA sponsorship.
. Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To ensure full consideration, please complete your application by 6PM (CST) March 11, 2024. Review of applicants may begin before the close date but no hiring decision will be made until after closing. This position will remain open until filled. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact AHS HR at ahs-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Requisition ID: 1023069
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu