Project Assistant * Must be bilingual in Spanish & English * New York, NY

Project Assistant (Must be bilingual in Spanish & English) We are seeking a bilingual Project Assistant (PlayReadVIP Coach) to work in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine (PI: Alan Mendelsohn, MD). The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of pediatricians, psychologists, and child development professionals to administer the PlayReadVIP program at multiple pediatric clinics in New York City. Job Responsibilities Administer standardized program to parents of infants and young children, providing tips about reading, playing, and interacting with their children. Record and review video sessions of parents and children playing together, offering positive reinforcement. Recruit families into the program and coordinate closely with clinic staff. Maintain records of family participation and manage databases. Develop rapport with families in the program and track/schedule program visits. Conduct interviews with parents on a range of topics, including depression screening and child development behaviors. Prepare, update, and translate project-related documents. Maintain and organize project materials. Assist with coordination and training of volunteers. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of research and clinical staff. Additional Responsibilities Supporting research tasks such as participant recruitment, informed consent, and administering developmental assessments. Transcribing and/or coding research data. Location This position will be primarily based at one or more partner sites including Children’s Aid Bronx Health Center, Children’s Aid Milbank Health Services, the PlayReadVIP National Center in Manhattan, and North Hudson Community Action Corporation in West New York, NJ. Locations may be subject to change. Staff may occasionally be required to work at other NYC‑area sites for training and program delivery. There may also be opportunities to participate in additional programmatic or research projects. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365. Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and proactive problem‑solving skills. Must be organized, detail‑oriented, dependable and flexible. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Fluency in spoken and written Spanish. Bachelor’s degree in child development, child life, infancy, special education, family processes, maternal and child health, or related field. Experience working with infants, toddlers, children, and parents in educational, hospital, or mental health settings. Previous research experience preferred but not required. Familiarity with the foster system or experience working with affected families. Experience with databases such as Epic, Excel, REDCap, or similar programs. Equal Opportunity Employer NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Workplace discrimination is illegal. Salary Range Pay range: $42,100 - $52,000 annually. Actual salary depends on experience, education, and hospital need. Bonuses and other compensation not included. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone