Interim Research Assistant

Description

Position Summary:

Person in this position will be responsible for the data management needs of the program. Essential job functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collect and enter all evaluation assessment data into local evaluation and SPARS databases.
• Conduct GPRA reporting.
• Develop and maintain database.
• Conduct basic statistical analyses.
• Conduct follow-up assessments.
• Distribute information to community partners on project progress.
• Finalize evaluation plan.
• Draft evaluation reports.
• Implement strategic plan.
• Conduct focus groups.
• Assist staff with data files.
• Maintain hard copy of forms and instruments.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• None required for this position

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is required or one year of experience in evaluation
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and Competencies:

• One year of experience in evaluation
• Diversity and experience with substance misuse is preferred
• Must have report writing skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred
• Must be highly organized, detail focused, and have excellent time management
• Must possess strong computer skills or have the ability to learn
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass background check
• Ability to obtain and maintain DCFS CANTS clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality
• Must have professional appearance and demeanor
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, first aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test
• As mandated by Presidential Order, all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 effective 11/1/21. Employees that have requested a medical or religious exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources, will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements including, but not limited to, vaccinations that are issued by local, state, federal, and/or funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur, Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in a professional setting or community setting, including client homes.
• Some outdoor activities may be required.
• There will be local travel.

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 an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems 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 defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, 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 and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.

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 in order 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 through the use of approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.

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