Research Early Interventionist

• Performs or assists in the recruitment and scheduling of research subjects.
• Provides evaluations of communication and developmental abilities of young children.
• Assists and participates in the design and implementation of selected clinical research protocols, including protocols involving provision of family-centered early intervention services.
• Enters data comprising test conditions and results.
• Oversees the work of other research assistants or students as assigned by the Research Project Director.

• Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of a variety of approaches to assessment and intervention with young children with communication disorders.
• Ability to establish and maintain an environment that encourages teamwork, interdependence, communication, and ethical actions.
• Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to learn to operate research and clinical equipment, software, and other specialized devices necessary for the conduct of research.
• Ability to function independently as a professional with general supervision.
• Ability to remain flexible in duties performed.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use Microsoft Office Software, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of speech and language development assessment and intervention techniques for young children with communication disorders.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing intervention services to patients with communication disorders required.
• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification as an early childhood educator, special educator, teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing, speech-language pathologist, registered behavior technician, board certified behavior analyst, or related certification preferred.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.