Data Specialist – SAMHSA Child Trauma Initiatives

Responsibilities

• Using the data systems of the SHCC, CTRT, SWF, and CACs, the Data Specialist will track all new clients who receive at least one REACH service daily.
• Conducting baseline assessment with each new client and scheduling and conducting 6-month follow-up and discharge assessments with all clients in compliance with all SAMHSA and other federal regulations.
• Obtaining informed consent from caregivers in compliance with federal regulations.
• Tracking completion of all assessments to ensure that they happen within required timeframes.
• Conducting outreach to ensure maximum participation.
• Completing all necessary data entry within required timeframes.
• Maintaining records of gift card distribution and reconciliation.
• Cooking with the Senior Director, and Research & Evaluation Department in support of all evaluation activities.
• Cooking with program leadership in all sites to promote maximum participation in evaluation.
• Cooking with the Senior Director, and Research & Evaluation Department to ensure timely and meaningful reporting of evaluation data to the funder and to the Steering Committee.
• Providing these assessment services in support of additional SAMHSA grant activities as necessary.
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Director and REACH Team.

Requirements

• Data Specialist must reside in NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree desirable or 2 years’ experience in direct service with survivors of trauma strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in administering clinical assessment instruments and/or conducting psychological and/or safety assessments with survivors of trauma.
• Great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Meticulous documentation and data tracking skills.
• Strong preference for candidates who are able to conduct evaluations in Spanish.

Benefits

• Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Company Life Insurance
• Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Employee Learning Center