Children’s Research Triangle (CRT) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that evaluates and treats high risk children, many of whom have been prenatally exposed to drugs and alcohol. CRT also carries out research which is supported by a variety of federal and foundation grants
Currently, CRT’s research team is directed by a full-time licensed clinical psychologist. There are two full-time paid research assistants, and one paid graduate assistant. We also have an undergraduate research internship program in which undergraduates from universities in the Chicago area volunteer between 6 to 20 hours a week helping with research related tasks such as data input, data cleaning, scoring, etc.
The CRT research team has a job opening for a masters level trained program evaluator who is interested in clinically oriented program evaluation that is child-centered. This position is funded for one year but may be extended contingent on grant funding.
Job Description: The program evaluator will be involved in multiple ongoing projects:
§ a CDC funded outcome study of a group therapy program for school age children who were prenatally exposed to substances,
§ program evaluation of a newly formed clinic in southern Illinois that will offer evaluation and treatment services to children who have been prenatally or environmentally exposed to methamphetamines or other substances of abuse,
§ development of a database about children 0 to 18 who have been assessed and treated at the Child Study Center, the clinic at CRT,
§ an MCHB funded evaluation study of a training program for health professionals learning to screen women for substance use during pregnancy and children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders,
§ program evaluation of clinical interventions funded by private foundations,
§ grant writing of new proposals that are consistent with CRT’s mission.
Much of the job will involve management of various grants and projects. Data analysis will be incorporated into the position as the individual’s training and interests dictate.
Funding for the position is reliant on grant money. One year of funding has been secured at this time.
Qualifications:
* Completion of a masters level training program with a concentration in program evaluation.
* Previous experience conducting program evaluation/empirical research.
* The ability to work well with other people in a team oriented atmosphere.
Compensation: $35,000 for one year plus benefits, including a dental and medical package, paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
To apply, fax, email, or snail mail a letter of interest, vita, transcript, and list of three references to
Anne M. Wells, Ph.D.
Director of Research
Children’s Research Triangle
180 North Michigan Ave, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 726-4011
Fax: (312) 726-4021
awells@cr-triangle.org.
Contact Anne Wells if you have questions about this assistantship.
To learn more about Children’s Research Triangle, check out our website at www.childstudy.org.
