Staff Openings

Research Associate

Market Title: Research Associate Posting#: 256164

Department: School of Social Work

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Effort: 50% PART-TIME

Work Schedule:

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. In order for the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter please include a cover letter as a page of your resume document.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

Job Summary

This is a 3-Year Term-Limited (50% effort) Position with the Possibility of Extension Based on Future Funding

The goal of this position is to add expertise to the Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools (TIPPS) interdisciplinary team and increase capacity for statewide training of school professionals and supervision of MSW students trained on the TIPPS framework. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in trauma-informed practices and collaborative work with local schools and districts throughout Michigan.

Responsibilities*

Participate in team planning and development of educational materials.
Assist with outreach to schools in Michigan.
Provide trauma-informed training to school professionals, both in-person and online.
Provide field supervision to students placed in select schools across the state.
Assist with fundraising and efforts to promote and scale the TIPPS approach.
Assist with other project tasks, as needed.

Required Qualifications*

Master of Social Work degree
Eligibility for social work licensure in the state of Michigan
Experience working in early learning, K-12 school settings, or community-based organizations that partner with schools

Desired Qualifications*

Strong commitment to advancing trauma-informed work in schools
Strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Self-motivated

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

School of Social Work - Most team planning will be done remotely, although trainings may be done in-person. We prefer candidates who are comfortable working in both formats and have the ability to travel, as needed, to schools in Detroit and Ann Arbor areas.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.