Research Assistant

SupportFinity™; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Company match

HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant to support addiction recovery research, community engagement initiatives, and program development. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, preparing presentations, and collaborating with community partners to advance recovery and wellness.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and comfort with SPSS, R, Excel, and GIS tools. Flexible scheduling and local travel within Detroit are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, sociology, public health, social work).
• Some health/behavioral health interest preferred.
• Empathy and sensitivity to individuals in addiction recovery and familiarity with addiction recovery programs.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection through interviews, surveys, and other research methods.
• Organize and manage data sets, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in data analysis using statistical and qualitative methods.
• Collaborate with community organizations for engagement and outreach.
• Prepare research findings for presentations and reports.
• Administer surveys and conduct participant interviews.
• Maintain accurate records of research activities and interactions.
• Assist in the development of research protocols and tools.
• Contribute to the design of community workshops and events.
• Travel within Detroit to record data as appropriate to the study.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

SPSS

R

Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, public health, or related field

Tools

SPSS

R

Excel

Geographic information analysis software

Job description

Who We Are

Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. (DRP) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides outpatient recovery support services for those with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We treat the whole person through our integrated programs of primary medical and behavioral healthcare.

Our Program Philosophy

Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for those seeking long-term recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients, helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance use, the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas:

• Health & Wellness
• Spirituality
• Employment
• Education/Training
• Family & Recovery Support

What we’re looking for

The Research Assistant at the Detroit Recovery Project is a key team member responsible for supporting the organization's addiction recovery research, community engagement initiatives, and program development efforts. This role involves data collection, analysis, and presentation, as well as collaboration with community partners to advance our mission of promoting recovery and wellness.

Compensation

This position is supported through grant funding. As a result, compensation is determined by the grant budget and may fall within a designated pay rate or range set by that funding source. The starting pay range for this position is $45,000-$47,500. This is a salaried-exempt role that is ineligible for overtime compensation.

The ideal candidate will

• Have an excellent attention to detail and time management, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, plan work to meet deadlines, problem solve and take initiative.
• Have excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal skills, and highly organized.
• Be comfortable with standard computer programs (e.g., Word and Excel) and willing to learn new programs (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, and geographic information analysis software).
• Be able to be flexible in work schedule (e.g., outside of typical 9am-5pm office hours).
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to travel locally.
• Work under supervision of the Research Manager and/or other senior staff.
• Conduct data collection through interviews, surveys, and other research methods.
• Organize and manage data sets, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in data analysis using statistical and qualitative methods.
• Collaborate with community organizations for engagement and outreach.
• Prepare research findings for presentations and reports.
• Administer surveys and conduct participant interviews.
• Maintain accurate records of research activities and interactions.
• Assist in the development of research protocols and tools.
• Contribute to the design of community workshops and events.
• Travel to neighborhoods within Detroit to record data as appropriate to the study (RAs will be trained).
• Enter data into appropriate databases and/or spreadsheets for analysis.
• Ensure data completeness and accuracy (e.g., review, identify, follow-up, and correct errors or missing data).
• Document and maintain list of study records (e.g., dates and locations of field observations).
• Understand, comply, and maintain data security and confidentiality protocols and procedures.
• Understand and comply with safety protocols/procedures during field observations.
• Report to supervisor (i.e., Research Manager) regularly.
• Assist supervisor and other senior project staff with job-related duties/tasks.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), R, or similar tools).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, sociology, public health, social work, etc.)
• Some health/behavioral health interest preferred.
• Empathy and sensitivity to individuals in addiction recovery and familiarity with addiction recovery programs and resources is advantageous.

What’s in it for you

A collaborative environment with Clinical Site Leaders and regular peer review

Flexible scheduling - Excellent work/life balance (full-time and part-time schedules available)

Full comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with Company match
• EAP
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA*)
• HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness is specific to positions approved by the HRSA Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DETROIT RECOVERY PROJECT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. DRP provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY also is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). This study is based at the Institute for Behavioral Health at Brandeis.

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