Research Project Manager Level I

Job Title: Research Project Manager Level I

Grade: 18

Salary: $32.48-$39.07

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate for a Research Project Manager position. We are seeking an hourly Research Project Manager - Level I to support the day-to-day management of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Individual Placement Support (IPS) adapted for Autistic adults in Kentucky. This position will be based in Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have a deep familiarity with the IPS framework and fidelity standards, knowledge of the employment service environment in Kentucky, and the ability to work constructively with IPS service providers to support implementation of the adapted IPS model during the study.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking an hourly Research Project Manager based in Kentucky to support Autism Works, a randomized controlled trial of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) adapted for autistic adults. The administrator will support the Kentucky-based research assistant with recruitment, data collection, participant follow-up, and study activities.

The administrator will serve as a local site liaison, drawing on experience with IPS services and fidelity standards to work with participating providers and support implementation of the adapted model in coordination with the research team.

• Support the research assistant by coordinating recruitment, participant visits, and data collection activities.
• Coordinate with site personnel to schedule study activities, communicate study procedures, and resolve or escalate operational issues.
• Conduct recruitment outreach with participating sites and community partners, including advocacy organizations and vocational rehabilitation providers.
• Maintain recruitment and participant tracking records; report progress toward recruitment targets and identify barriers requiring research team input.
• Schedule and conduct baseline and follow-up participant visits as needed after completing required study training.
• Collect and enter study data, review records for completeness, and follow up on missing information in accordance with study procedures.
• Apply knowledge of IPS fidelity standards to identify implementation questions and coordinate responses with the research and implementation teams.
• Maintain records of site communications, outreach activities, and follow-up actions.
• Attend weekly virtual research team meetings and provide updates on recruitment, data collection, and site activities.
• Travel regularly to Kentucky study sites for in-person activities, including occasional overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least (5) years of professional experience in IPS supported employment, including work as an employment specialist, program coordinator, trainer, or fidelity reviewer.
• At least (1) year of experience coordinating activities with community agencies, service providers, employers, or state partners.
• At least (1) year of experience conducting structured interviews, observations, or record reviews to assess services or program implementation.
• Residence in Kentucky and a valid driver's license, with the ability to travel regularly to study sites, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• (2) or more years of experience delivering, training, or evaluating Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or supported employment services.
• or more years of experience collaborating with mental health treatment teams
• or more years of professional experience in the vocational rehabilitation system and/or employment services landscape in Kentucky.
• or more years of experience translating quality improvement reports into actionable steps for implementation partners

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at . Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.