Data Analyst

Position Summary:

Person in this position will serve as a member of the Research and Evaluation team with responsibility for supporting all activities related to the implementation of the program’s Research and Evaluation plan.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collect baseline, discharge, and follow-up data on clients.
• Score assessment instruments.
• Develop basic statistical database.
• Enter client data in the statistical database.
• Monitor quantitative and qualitative data collection processes.
• Coordinate the compilation and management of data.
• Maintain a tracking and follow-up log for all clients.
• Engage and build rapport with all clients to assist with tracking and follow-up.
• Conduct chart audits for evaluation purposes.
• Administer Client Perception Surveys.
• Conduct client and/or staff Focus Groups.
• Maintain a Research and Evaluation file for each client.
• Conduct basic statistical analyses.
• Produce reports or assist in the development of reports as required.
• Produce reports for the Project Director and the Regional Vice President regarding attainment of goals and objectives as well as data collection.
• Assist Project Director or Regional Vice President with Performance Improvement.
• Conduct literature searches via the internet.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

Education:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree (research related) and one (1) year equivalent experience in evaluation and /or research. Must be a team player, pay attention to details, and have a collaborative nature. Preferable bilingual (English/Spanish).

Experience and Competencies:

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and
• Some outdoor activities may be required.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

• The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

Physical Demands:

• Requires mobility and physical activity. Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility, to work in the office environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces) to interact with co-workers in the office environment, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds. Constant use of a computer and telephone system is required, which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, and the public and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Requires hearing:  Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.

• Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less as well as vision adequate for driving a motor vehicle. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and when driving a motor vehicle.
• The normal work routine may involve exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. Job duties may include performing or assisting in emergency medical care or first aid.

Mental Demands:

• Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
• Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions.
• Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
• The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations using approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.