Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Assist with project tasks including coordinating meetings with all team members, community partners and vendors; provide logistical support to the Spartan Health Aging and Caregiving Office from the School of Social Work at the MSU Clinical Center; assist with building community resource profiles, conduct community outreach and data collection; work with social work interns alongside with two professors of the project; assist with some logistic support for representatives of community agencies serving families affected by dementia through a technology-based platform; assistance with program evaluation including disseminating and analyzing evaluation data.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Graduate in social work (MSW) or other related social or health sciences (e.g. public health, communication, psychology, counseling, nursing, sociology)

Past experience assisting with research or service projects for the aging population.

Capacity and passion to work the lab and work with different community organizations or diverse communities serving the aging and caregiver populations.

Experienced worker with a BASW can also apply

Skills

Experience in conducing in-person/telephone interviews

Experience in organizing and coordinating meetings

Literature research and resources navigation skills

Language Skills (bilingual Is Preferred Such As Spanish)

Familiar with basic technology (e.g., social media, Zoom)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Brief cover letter

Questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Daniel Velez Ortiz at velezda@msu.edu or Dr. Fei Sun at sunfei@msu.edu

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

www.socialwork.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.