Shift: TBD 20 hours per week.
Wage: $20.69
Position Summary:
- Under the supervision of Project Coordinator-Native Connections, member of the SAMHSA Native Connections Grant Evaluation Team providing project support and assistance in the collection, analysis and reporting to key stakeholders, Evaluation Team and funders. This is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in qualitative and quantitative data collection through assessment of community needs, community readiness and asset mapping.
- Perform data analysis and assist in interpretation of results using a variety of techniques for quality assurance and evaluation purposes.
- Monitor integrity and completeness of data. Support leadership in obtaining missing or additional data. Ensure data errors are addressed.
- Assist in the development of a system to track and monitor data related to suicide, substance use, trauma and other important health and safety issues to ensure comprehensive and quality data collection for analysis and early identification and prevention purposes.
- Regularly produce reports, graphs, tables, charts etc. that effectively presents and summarizes data for review by Native Connections Project Coordinator, Anishinaabe Bimaadziwin E’dbaam-ji-ge-jik (ABE) Advisory Committee, Grants and Contracts, Tribal Administration and Tribal Council.
- Provide ad hoc statistical analyses and reporting, as requested.
- Collaborate with management on matters of best practices for appropriate benchmarking. Provide data trend information to support recommendations for action.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff and/or student workers related to data analyses duties, as needed.
- Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:
- Contact with the Tribal community to include tribal youth, families, departments and employees.
- Contact with state and federal agencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Social Sciences or related field.
- Six months of experience in data analysis.
- Experience in behavioral health research preferred.
- Experience with database design and best practice helpful.
- One year experience in administration of federal grants and contracts, and grant writing.
- An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
- Experience with tribal departments.
- Proficient and effective communication skills, computer experience, analytical, writing, organizational, interpersonal skills and Microsoft Office.
- Must have knowledge of or experience with Native American communities.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.
License, Certification, or Special Requirements:
- Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles, procedures, and standards.
- Knowledge of current technological developments and trends in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of federal, state and community funding sources and mechanisms.
- Skill in collecting, analyzing, verifying, managing and manipulating research data.
- Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to interpret applicable collected data.
- Ability to write, edit, and revise a range of technical communications from specifically compiled raw data.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
- Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
- Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
- Required to sit for extended periods of time, use arms and hands.
- Frequently walk, stand, bend, crouch, and crawl.
- Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Normal office setting, community settings and requires working effectively with a variety of people.
- Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
- Travel may be required.
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