Research Assistant

Are you in search of a role that provides opportunity for growth, and encourages career advancement? Do you want to save lives and have a positive influence on the community? Look no further than CLARE|MATRIX!Whether You Work Within The Clinical Arena, Or The Administrative World. We All Work Toward Our Shared Mission, And Uphold The CLARE|MATRIX Values OfCOMPASSION – TEAMWORK – INTEGRITY – EMPOWERMENT – ADAPTABILITY - EQUALITY.If your values align with ours… JOIN US!Why CLARE|MATRIX?CLARE|MATRIX is seeking bright and compassionate leaders to help save lives through recovery! We are a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community. We offer an engaging, mission-driven work environment with excellent benefits and compensation. Work with dedicated colleagues in a dynamic setting, utilizing innovative approaches to addiction recovery and mental health treatment.We Recognize Our Staff As The Heart Of Our Organization, And Seek To Provide a Generous And Competitive Benefit Package To Support Our Employees Well-being. We Offer The FollowingEmployer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, and LTD insuranceVacation and sick leave 11 Paid Holidays (including a birthday holiday) 403(b) Retirement Plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 6% on the 1st quarter after 90 days of service)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Mentorship and formal training to help you growPerformance-based culture and endless opportunities for growthJob Title: Research Assistant (MAI)Reports To: Opioid Treatment Program Director or DesigneeAbout CLARE | MATRIX:CLARE | MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community.Since 1970 CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance abuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in southern California.Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence-Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 7 facilities in the Southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability and Equality.Summary: The Minority Aids Initiative (MAI) is a five-year program designed to increase engagement in care for racial and ethnic medically underserved individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and/or co-occurring SUDs and mental health conditions who are at risk for or living with HIV.Responsibilities And DutiesReport directly to the Opioid Treatment Program Director or designee. Conduct data collection activities (survey administration, interviews, etc.Specifically, administer grant-related federal assessments, including intake, discharge, and follow-up participant interviews.Enter project data into customized trackers, online platforms, etc.Present data and outcomes to the project team and perform formal presentations to external stakeholders at conferences, symposiums, or other community meetings.Conduct scholarly research as needed.Assist the project team in organizing and facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders.Write project summary reports.Assist in writing any publications derived from the project.Answer phones and perform other general office duties.Adhere to personnel policies.Perform additional duties as needed under the direction of the Opioid Treatment Program Director, Director of Evaluations, and Project Director.Knowledge, Experience & SkillsThe ideal candidate will have:Preferably have a minimum of a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in social sciences or other relevant field.Have an interest in the collection of project data, both quantitative and qualitative.Have a willingness to coordinate client interviews and develop skills in interview methods.Have a capacity for organizing a large volume of data with attention to detail.Have the ability to present project outcomes in a professional and meaningful manner.Have the ability to write proficiently.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PPT, SharePoint, etc.)Medical HistoryAll employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with clients or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees, a health screening report must be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner signature for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete, at minimum, a self-report screening questionnaire.TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.Physical DemandsWhile performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.Work EnvironmentThis job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX’s offices in Los Angeles, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.ConclusionThis job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.CLARE|MATRIX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. CLARE|MATRIX does not discriminate because of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age or physical, mental, or sensory challenges. No qualified applicant will be denied employment sole on the basis of having or not having a prior history of alcoholism or other drug addiction.