Liftstation Maintenance - Skilled Trades Worker II - R12918
Overview
This position is in the Department of County Human Services, Domestic Violence Coordinator’s office. The purpose of this position is to work collaboratively with the study coordinator and partner agencies to collect data and collate information for a CDC grant funded research project. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an existing innovative housing intervention program compared to usual services. This study uses a quasi-experimental design, with and experimental group and a comparison group. Methods will include in-depth interviews with domestic violence survivors at regular intervals, review of case files, analysis of the costs of additional service sought and provided, including law enforcement, child welfare, health care, housing, and financial assistance. The research assistant will work directly for the Study Coordinator within the Domestic Violence Coordinator’s office; however, will spend time working at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) under the direction of research staff there. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with some evenings on occasion. Specific duties include: Assist with recruitment of participants into the study and maintaining contact with them over the course of the trial; Adhere to and assist in monitoring Institutional Review Board approved recruitment and implementation protocols; Conduct interviews with study participants; Participate as an active member of the research team and assist with meeting logistics; Assure participants receive funds allocated for reimbursement of time and expertise; Provide technical support to the Manager of the Domestic Violence Coordinator’s Office and the Study Coordinator; Work closely with community members and partners off site 75% of time; Assist in data entry.
To Qualify
Experience: Experience as an intern or research assistant is desirable. Candidates who have experience with the following will be given higher consideration: Interviewing and following detailed research protocols; Knowledge/experience in working with victims of domestic violence and/or research in the field of domestic violence; Excellent computer skills including Access, Excel, and Word. Experience with data entry and other data research tools a plus. AND
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with studies in applied research or evaluation subjects. AND
Other: Bilingual English/Spanish desirable, but not required.
Benefits Help You Manage Now -- And Plan Ahead
We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time or part-time status.Health insurance (medical, vision, Rx and dental):
• We cover most of the cost of health care premiums for our full-time employees; part-time employees have a larger share of the cost
• Select from several plan options offering flexibility when choosing a doctor, dentist or hospital
• Most plans include alternative care, complementary care, vision and hearing
Retiree coverage:
Continued health insurance for eligible employees upon retirement
Paid Leave
• Vacation: Typically new employees receive 12 vacation days a year; amount varies based on position and increases with years of service
• Holidays: A generous number of holidays per year; varies by position
• Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year (for full-time) with no maximum accrual
• Paid parental leave: Eligible employees receive six weeks of paid parental leave
• Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
Retirement pension:
• Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting
• We pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages)
• See the PERS website for more information: www.pers.state.or.us
Deferred compensation:
• Employees may participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, similar to a 401(k), through convenient payroll deductions
• Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) plan options are available
Life insurance:
• We provide life insurance at no cost to employees
• Employee may purchase additional insurance at discounted group rates
Disability and long-term care insurance:
• Employees are automatically enrolled in a county-paid long-term disability program
• We offer short-term disability coverage
• Employees in many positions can purchase long-term care insurance at discounted group rates
Flexible spending accounts:
• Option to set aside pre-tax money to cover eligible health and dependent child care expenses.
Flexible work schedules:
Depending on assignment, we offer a variety of flexible work schedules to meet employee needs.
Bus Pass Program
All regular employees have access to free public transportation throughout the Portland metropolitan area, including TriMet, MAX, Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN local routes.
Wellness Program
We offer a comprehensive wellness program to support, connect, and encourage employees who are actively developing the personal habits necessary to thrive. Some highlights:
• Health club discounts and on-site fitness centers
• Option to receive individualized health coaching and assessment tools through health providers
• Encouragement and resources to help you make healthy lifestyle choices
• Employee-led wellness campaigns and challenges to continuously improve our culture of healthy behaviors
Disclaimer:
This is a general description of the benefits offered through employment with Multnomah County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. In the event of any incorrect information, applicable laws, rules, collective bargaining agreements or official plan documents will prevail.
For More Information
Multnomah County Benefits Office
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Describe projects relating to domestic violence intervention that you have participated in and what your role was. Discuss how survivor safety was assured in these projects.
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Describe your experience in following a detailed research protocol and in recruiting and interviewing research subjects about sensitive/personal topics.
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This project requires the ability to interact with a wide variety of people, including research subjects and collaboration partners. Describe the values, skills and experiences you have in working with/communicating with diverse groups of people.
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