Competitive salary and benefits

Reviewed by: Sherrice White-Johnson, MA, LLPC, CCTP – Clinical Staff Talent Coordinator

2. MINIMIUM EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIREMENTS

The Evaluator shall have:

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university, specializing in in a social science discipline, public health, social work, health informatics, public administration, public policy, or program evaluation.  And-

• At least 3 years of evaluation experience inclusive of data collection, storage, retrieval, and analysis.
• At least 2 evaluations in the position of lead evaluator.

-OR-

• A PhD or DrPH from an accredited college or university, specializing in in a social science discipline, public health, social work, public administration, public policy, or program evaluation.  And-

• At least 1 year of evaluation experience inclusive of data collection, storage, retrieval, and analysis.
• At least 1 evaluation in the position of lead evaluator. 

•   Experience conducting and reporting needs assessments
•   Experience in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
•   Experience with mixed methods evaluation approaches
•   Experience in the development of interview, focus group, and survey tools for the purpose of gathering qualitative data
•   Experience in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, and PowerPoint
•   Experience in the use of software for data analysis such as Excel, SPSS, SAS, STATA, and/or R
•   Experience in using software for data visualization
•   Good oral and written communication and presentation skills  
•   Experience with SAMHSA funded, or other federal grants preferred
• Availability to (reimbursed) travel to meetings, etc. as necessary.

3. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical:

•  Monitor outcomes related to the Disparity Impact Statement per SAMHSA guidelines
• Monitor outcomes and objectives related to the needs assessment and conduct on-going needs assessment as needed and/or required
• Monitor outcomes and objectives related to federal guidelines and HHI’s initial proposal.
• Utilize appropriate software programs to score various standardized instruments.
• Manage and use digital imaging equipment, scanning, and other related equipment.
• Design, manage, organize, and maintain multiple databases.
• Initial definition and development of data collection instruments to meet all CCBHC deliverable requirements.
• Continuous review of changes to CCBHC deliverable requirements and HHI’s ability to meet those requirements. 
• Define and develop changes to data collection for HHI to remain compliant.
• Oversee data collection, storage, and retrieval of all program data in collaboration with HHI’s IT Department.
• Develop and modify evaluation plans to meet program needs without sacrificing scientific inquiry integrity
• Extract and analyze data from existing case files and other clinical documents as needed.
• Conduct training and subsequent supervision of the Data Specialist relative to use of SAMHSA’s web-based data system (SPARS) and other data systems involved in data entry and storage (e.g., the organization’s EHR).
• Oversee and conduct training of program staff in the collection of National Outcomes Measures (NOMS) data for entry on the SPARS system and additional measures as required.
• Assure all data collected are valid and accurate.
• Conduct all necessary analyses of program data, including but not limited to demographic data, service data, and outcome data.
• Data and Version Control: data entry; analyze data; write preliminary reports or sections of grants; communicate findings to staff in a timely manner for the purpose of treatment and program enhancement.
• Design and write reports of evaluation findings on a regular basis for presentation to varied audiences.
• Submit all deliverables timely to meet CCBHC reporting, formatting, and timeliness requirements, coordinating approvals from all HHI departments prior to submission
• Maintain a master listing of all evaluation-related reporting deliverable and associated timelines and assure staff making contributions are aware of these timelines
• Lead the CCBHC evaluation Team.
• Serve as a member of the quality improvement committee specific to the conduct of the CCBHC evaluation.
• Actively participate in the promotion of an internal agency cultural shift towards program evaluation, continuous learning, and continuous program improvement that is currently ongoing at the Agency.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director or Designee.

Personnel:

• Interview, hire, and evaluate designated CCBHC staff as assigned and needed.
• Delegates responsibilities in an organized, efficient manner to assigned staff.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained or introduced to meet program needs within budget constraints.
• Approve staff work and vacation schedules.
• Complete probationary and annual performance evaluations compliance reviews.
• Facilitate assessment, development, and implementation of staff individual and departmental professional development plans.
• Communicate problematic staff performance/behavior as it occurs to HHI Administration.
• Utilize HHI progressive disciplinary policy and procedure to address substandard employee performance.
• Recommend job descriptions updates for positions supervised.
• Monitor and recommend staff expenditures.

Program Staff Supervision

• Review staff policy and procedure adherence, routinely communicating with staff.
• Conduct productivity reviews, routinely coaching staff.
• Ensure staff maintained within the limits of established areas of competency.

Critical Thinking and Operational Skills 

• Demonstrates highly developed analytical, assessment and evaluation skills
• Ability to communicate evaluation findings effectively at the level of different audiences, e.g. HHI leadership, board members, staff, stakeholders, the public
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Prioritizes goals and duties to meet deadlines
• Must be able to provide high quality services in a cost effective and time efficient manner.   

Interpersonal

• Strong skills in collaboration with other members of the HHI team, e.g. IT, etc.
• Able to conduct all professional business in a manner that is highly ethical and always maintains/enhances a professional and positive image of HHI.
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with all internal and external contacts.
• Builds a high-performing evaluation team.

Physical Requirements

• Must have adequate visual acuity to utilize a required electronic devices and records.
• Must be able to sit or move about an office environment as needed.
• Must be able to drive periodically to HHI clinics and local community resources.

• Must be able to interact with internal colleagues and external community partners frequently via telephone, email and/or in person.

CORE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTAIONS

Adaptability: Ability and attitude toward adjustment to and implementation of work environment changes.

Integrity: Analyzing and handling work responsibilities and challenges with honest and ethical behavior.

Teamwork: Ability to work well and cooperate within a group of employees at all levels (colleagues, subordinates, managers/executives); interest in helping to achieve team and/or facility goals.

JOB-SPECIFIC BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Delegating responsibility: Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to others to maximize organization and individual effectiveness. 

Influencing others: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals; gaining acceptance of ideas and plans. 

Decision making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and oppor­tunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.