Research Specialist - Breaking the Cycle
About Breaking the Cycle
Breaking the Cycle is an enterprise focused on breaking the cycle that exists between addiction and foster care. Our research focused on understanding the connection that exists between addiction, foster care youth, and the criminal justice system. Majority of the people leaving rehab, prison or foster care are provided with very little support (if at all) regarding mental health, employment, housing etc. Breaking the cycle is working to developing a curriculum that will assist these individuals in developing a sustainable lifestyle that will enable them to break the cycle.
Role Description
The research specialist will be responsible for completing secondary research surrounding individuals who aged out of the foster care system and those affected by substance use disorder. This candidate will help the enterprise get a deeper understanding of the root issues and solutions that currently exist in our society. Furthermore, the research specialist will help BTC identify what gaps exist in the current solutions and help BTC develop an innovative idea.
Expected hours: 4-6/week (meeting bi-weekly with the managers is important)
Role Requirements
Breaking the Cycle is an enterprise focused on breaking the cycle that exists between addiction and foster care. Our research focused on understanding the connection that exists between addiction, foster care youth, and the criminal justice system. Majority of the people leaving rehab, prison or foster care are provided with very little support (if at all) regarding mental health, employment, housing etc. Breaking the cycle is working to developing a curriculum that will assist these individuals in developing a sustainable lifestyle that will enable them to break the cycle.
Role Description
The research specialist will be responsible for completing secondary research surrounding individuals who aged out of the foster care system and those affected by substance use disorder. This candidate will help the enterprise get a deeper understanding of the root issues and solutions that currently exist in our society. Furthermore, the research specialist will help BTC identify what gaps exist in the current solutions and help BTC develop an innovative idea.
Expected hours: 4-6/week (meeting bi-weekly with the managers is important)
Role Requirements
- Preference to candidates with a research background
- Detail oriented
- Passion for social justice
- Strong communication skills
- Resourceful/strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong time-management skills
- Well organized