Program Research Specialist II

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Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Research Specialist II that will work in the Bureau of Data Analytics, Research, and Evaluation to perform a wide range of activities to enhance school-based health centers (SBHCs) and pediatric mental health care at SBHCs across New York State.

The incumbent will perform data collection, data analysis and program evaluation activities related to mental health services and SBHCs. The incumbent will contribute to ongoing monitoring of program activities and provide technical assistance to SBHC program staff and stakeholder engagement activities. The incumbent will contribute to the development of performance measures. In addition, the incumbent will establish surveys, conduct statistical and qualitative analysis, provide support for data dashboards development, and prepare written reports and presentations. Other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and two years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or Statistics. Experience in data collection, data management, analysis using public health or healthcare datasets and statistical software packages such as SAS, R, SQL etc. Experience in qualitative analysis and software packages such as Atlas.ti, NVivo, Dedoose, etc. Experience in data dashboards development and software packages such as Tableau. Experience in survey development, analysis and assimilating survey results. Experience in program evaluation and determining performance measures. Experience with developing reports and presentation for internal and external stakeholders. Experience in the writing of publications, grants, or other technical documentation. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, 10% of the time, may be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.