Tennessee Voices for Children

PURPOSE: To assist Program Coordinators in selected research, training, and technical assistance activities associated with the Early Childhood Intervention Study, the Center on Evidence-Based Practice ADHD Study, and the Child Care Consulting Program DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: § Review and categorize archived program records, reports, and dissemination materials § Assist in data collection reliability activities for telephone and face-to-face interviews § Assist in the design, implementation, and analysis of consumer satisfaction and outcome measures for training workshop participants § Assist in administration, data collection, and data analysis activities for behavioral screening initiatives in Head Start and child care programs § As appropriate, assist in ongoing review of research and evaluation literature related to intervention practices for young children with challenging behavior and their families QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience with research and program evaluation activities involving examination of written records, interviews, and onsite observational visits TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator (one hour). On the job training includes individualized training sessions and guided readings regarding research protocols and data systems with Program Coordinators and/or designees. Estimated 12 hours required. TIME AND PLACE: Variable schedule can be arranged during business or evening hours. TN Voices for Children, 1315 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN Some activities at the Regional Intervention Program, 3411 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN COMMITMENT: 8 hours per week for one semester SUPERVISON/EVALUATION: Matthew A. Timm, Ph.D., Director, Early Childhood Programs Jill Chafetz, Ph.D.; Coordinator, ADHD Study Mamie McKenzie, MA., Coordinator, Child Care Consulting Program Minimum two (2) hours per month formal supervision meetings with additional contact as needed. Performance evaluation conducted semi-annually or as required by volunteer’s university affiliate. BENEFITS: Specialized training, field experience with a non-profit, community service hours, and completion of internship requirements.