Data Specialist - SAMHSA Child Trauma Initiatives

Job Description

Job Description

The Data Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance with all federal evaluation requirements (SUPRT A/C) of a five-year collaborative initiative (currently in Year 3), funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI) called Project REACH. The goal of REACH is to raise the standard of care and increase access for school aged children experiencing trauma to evidence-based trauma intervention within Safe Horizon’s Child Trauma cluster of programs. These programs include the Safe Horizon Counseling Center (SHCC), the Child Trauma Response Team (CTRT), Safe Way Forward (SWF), and our 5 Child Advocacy Centers (CACs). This child trauma initiative also includes tracking client outcomes to influence citywide systems & practice enhancements in collaboration with national evidence-based treatment model developers, government partners, and a diverse array of internal stakeholders. The Data Specialist takes a lead role in contacting all new REACH clients to conduct baseline, follow-up, and discharge assessments that will allow the program to assess its effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes for traumatized children and their families. The Data Specialist is required to maintain meticulous data tracking to ensure full compliance with all federal reporting requirements and regulations. The availability of new clients to participate in these outcome evaluation activities will vary. This position is a one-year-term assignment with the possibility of renewal each year until the REACH program grant ends on 09/29/2028. The Data Specialist reports to the Senior Director of SAMHSA Child Trauma Initiatives. This position is reliant on the grant and is on a renewal basis.

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 with in required timeframes

• Conducting outreach to ensure maximum participation

• Completing all necessary data entry within required timeframes

• Maintaining records of gift card distribution and reconciliation

• Coordinating with the Senior Director, and Research & Evaluation Department in support of all evaluation activities

• Coordinating with program leadership in all sites to promote maximum participation in evaluation

• Coordinate 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

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Director and REACH Team.

• This is a hybrid position (with both remote and in-person work) also based on client preference and availability.

• 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

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement:

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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Hiring Range: $23.08-- $25.38

Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week
Full-time 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

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