Institute Scholar Assistants, Volunteer

Recovery is possible with OhioGuidestone. A leader in the field of behavioral health with a history dating back to 1864, we address the needs of the whole person, helping them reset their paths, reclaim their autonomy and restore their purpose. OhioGuidestone connects individuals with the resources needed to achieve lifelong success, providing community counseling, substance use disorder treatment, workforce development training, early childhood mental health services, psychiatric care and more.

The Institute of Family and Community Impact“TM” is a learning organization that provides growth to families and drives change in our communities. The Institute develops and advances clinical innovation and practices that produce better outcomes and greater value to our clients and stakeholders. The Institute supports the delivery of evidence-informed and evidence-based practices, ensuring that science is translated to practice and equipping practitioners to help their clients achieve their goals more quickly. The Institute advocates for policy and culture changes that support and sustain strong relationships and families, and healthy and vibrant communities.

The Institute is looking to host several upperclassmen and graduate school students as Institute Scholar Assistants (SAs). SAs are students who are passionate about using science, technology, policy, evaluation, business analytics, healthcare and research to enhance lives and build connections across a variety of communities and reduce disparities. Institute SAs looking to fulfill requirements for an internship placement, service learning hours, shadowing, or other experiential requirements will have the opportunity to fulfill up to 320 hours per semester (approximately 16 weeks; should be able to commit a minimum of 5 hours a week). SAs will work with Institute leadership to identify project or priority based assignments within one or more of the five Institute Centers. SAs will generally work out of an office based in Berea, OH,- or remotely depending up on projects and priorities assigned. Institute Scholar Assistants will gain invaluable knowledge, experiences, and opportunities to prepare them for real-world applications following graduation.

Job Summary :

Candidates in this position will support Institute of Family and Community Impact“TM” Fellows on projects, including but not limited to assisting with development of clinical training and products; analysis and evaluation tasks; research protocol activities; support publication and presentation activities; and assist with advocacy / policy initiatives.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Data Management : data collection, entry and storage; demonstrating high levels of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills : written, electronic and in-person
• Ability to navigate online sources, for example internet searches, social media, webpage content
• Review and manage high volumes of electronic communication
• Able to use Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Excel) at an Intermediate or above level
• Engage in continual learning and training.
• Regular and reliable attendance to the satisfaction of management.
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

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Qualifications :

Preferred fields : Psychology, Sociology, Pre- or Allied Health Fields, Public Policy / Policy Studies, Clinical Social Work, Neuroscience or Cognitive Science, Education, Health Management, Health Informatics, Communications, Organizational Development- or related fields.