What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evaluation & Research Project Specialist position at Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW?
Job Details
Description
Title: Evaluation and Research Project Specialist
Location: River House - 211 SE Caruthers St., Portland, OR 97214
Schedule: This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday.
Wage Range: $25.85 - $30.40, non-exempt
If you are a motivated and dedicated Evaluation and Research Project Specialist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact.
Company Mission:
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
About the Company:
At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.
We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Evaluation & Research Project Specialist will work as part of the Evaluation Team for one or more NARA evaluation, research, and technical assistance (TA) projects or programs. This position is responsible for assisting in various evaluation and research components across the organization, including the development, implementation, and management of program evaluation plans and reporting requirements. The Specialist will choose or design the appropriate data collection instruments to be used for each project. The Specialist will administer a variety of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments/methods. The Specialist will identify data collection needs, manage data collection activities, and perform data analysis and interpretation. This position will share evaluation findings with project staff in an understandable, concise manner. The Specialist will translate research or evaluation results into actions to improve NARA projects and programs by ensuring evaluation findings are used to inform program planning, implementation, and decision-making.
What you will do:
- Ensure the quality of evaluation activities by adhering to recognized evaluation standards, protocols, and best practices.
- Keep up-to-date with advances in public health evaluation methodologies, tools, and techniques, and apply these to program evaluation activities.
- Comply with all Human Subjects Protections Procedures established for research projects.
- Follow confidentiality guidelines in the conduct of all procedures and processes.
- Develop reports summarizing evaluation findings, recommendations, and lessons learned, and present these to program staff, stakeholders, and funders in a coherent, palpable manner using data visualization software.
- Create and implement evaluation plans, including defining evaluation objectives, developing research questions, selecting appropriate methodologies, and identifying data collection and analysis tools.
- Design and administer various data collection instruments, including structured and semi-structured interview guides and surveys.
- Conduct structured and semi-structured in-person, telephone, and focus group interviews with project participants and/or project staff.
- Insure fidelity in use of standardized interview protocols and survey instruments.
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data for program evaluation.
- Utilize data analysis software in order to interpret evaluation/research findings.
- Maintain and manage evaluation project database files.
- Develop and manage evaluation reports and other deliverables in compliance with grantor evaluation and reporting requirements.
- Provide technical assistance to project director and staff as well as partners in evaluation methods and data analysis.
- Initiate, facilitate, develop and maintain trusting and trauma-informed interactions and relationships with project participants.
- Attend project team meetings and provide evaluation feedback.
- Works collaboratively, and maintains professional boundaries with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and treats everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
- Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under NARA Northwest's auto insurance policy
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's degree in a social science, health-related field, or similar degree
- Two years’ experience performing similar duties to those mentioned above
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience with data analysis and/or visualization software, such as Tableau, SQL, SPSS, MS Power BI, Python, and SAS is considered a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community
- A master’s degree in a social science, health-related field, or similar degree is a considered plus.
What’s in it for you?
15 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Indigenous People's Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Employee’s Birthday!
Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
- 15 Paid Federal Holidays (Listed Above)
- 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
- 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
- $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Spending Account
- 401(k) with 4% Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
- Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
- Company Phone
- Company Laptop
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC
How to apply:
- To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
- Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), that’s all!
- Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.
NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.
Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
Salary : $26 - $30
