Evaluator

About the role

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Evaluator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all evaluation, performance measurement, data collection, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and reporting activities for the Tribal 988 Project. The Evaluator ensures compliance with SAMHSA evaluation requirements by monitoring project performance, collecting and analyzing data, evaluating participant and program outcomes, measuring referral effectiveness, and preparing required federal, Tribal, and grant reports. The Evaluator works collaboratively with project staff and community partners to strengthen program effectiveness, improve service delivery, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure successful implementation of project goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the project's evaluation and performance measurement plan.
• Design and maintain data collection systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report project performance measures, participant outcomes, referral outcomes, and Tribal 988 utilization data.
• Monitor project implementation and evaluate progress toward grant goals, objectives, and performance indicators.
• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities by identifying trends, service gaps, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Coordinate all required SAMHSA performance reporting and participate in national cross-site evaluation activities as required.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and final evaluation reports for Tribal leadership and funding agencies.
• Develop dashboards, performance summaries, and data