Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Nursing is seeking multiple part-time Behavioral Research Interventionists - (Clinical Research Assistants Contractual Contingent I) to support research projects within the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health. These positions will work directly with older adults with dementia in assisted living communities implementing a volunteering intervention as part of a research study. Part-time schedules range from 12 to 19 hours per week.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

The Behavioral Research Interventionists: Clinical Research Assistant will be responsible for the implementation of a volunteering intervention with older adults with dementia in assisted living communities as per the research protocol. This individual will be responsible for executing the research project according to the approved IRB protocol. This includes working directly with the older adults with dementia enrolled in the study to assess their abilities and interests, develop a plan for an individualized volunteer activity the participants can do on a regular basis, providing the motivational support the participants need to do the activity and reassessment of the participants' feelings about engagement in the activity. The individual in this position will work with the Assisted Living community staff to implement the intervention including holding stakeholder meetings and providing staff education and guidance at assisted living communities participating in the study. This individual will also assist in administrative duties such as communication with study sites and colleagues. The Behavioral Research Interventionist will also be expected to maintain notes and records from visits and collect treatment fidelity data and participate in biweekly study team meetings.