The International Institute for the Brain (iBRAIN) is one of the largest brain-injury special education programs in the world based in New York City (two locations: Upper East Side of Manhattan and Sunset Park of Brooklyn) and is expanding to add an out-patient clinic as well as growing its research efforts for the brain injury and brain-based disorders community. iBRAIN’s mission is to research, develop and implement special education and related services for students with brain injury and brain-based disorders.
Job Description: The Research Assistant - Paraprofessional will be working within a Muti-disciplinary Team to assist his or her assigned student in all aspects of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) throughout each day. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory (in a wheelchair), and as such, this position plays an important part of the student’s day by supporting the student throughout academic and therapy sessions, ensuring the student is repositioned and transferred safely throughout the day, and assisting the student with all aspects of self-care. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned student. Successful attributes include a background in neuroscience, psychology, social work, nursing, or pre-medicine, a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.
Responsibilities:
- Working closely with and under the supervision of their student’s Multi-disciplinary Team (special education teacher, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language therapist, nursing and medical staff, and/or vision education, hearing education, assistive technology and music therapist) to achieve the goals set in the student’s IEP.
- Working to support their student inside and outside the classroom in order to enable the student to fully participate in activities, as well as provide support in daily academic and related service sessions.
- Working with the student’s Multi-disciplinary Team and the Research Team to collect and analyze data for the student towards their IEP goals and benchmarks as well as other health-related data analysis.
- Participate in group meetings and internal seminars.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Multi-disciplinary Team.
- The ideal candidate will possess a strong motivation to learn new skills and knowledge. In addition, the finalist will possess sound judgment with a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation from the immediate team to the broader institute.
- Assist in the organization and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Read scientific literature relevant to assigned research projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, social work, nursing, pre-medicine or related field is required.
- Must be able to pass ALL of the FREE elearning Short Courses in Clinical Research from The Global Health Training Centre website (https://globalhealthtrainingcentre.tghn.org/elearning/short-courses/)
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently.
- Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
Other Requirements:
· Intrapersonal skills: Possesses a strong ability to interact with tact and diplomacy. Maintaining appropriate and timely responsiveness in all interactions whether under pressures, deadlines, or changes in priorities is a key asset. Candidate must have ability to work independently. Importantly, must have a passion for iBRAIN’s mission and a commitment to exceptional quality.
· Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
· MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- 8 hour shift
Work Remotely? No, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN EITHER MANHATTAN (Upper East Side) OR BROOKLYN (Sunset Park) CAMPUS
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New York, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- SENSE OF HUMOR: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person