HRU Data Associate, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

HRU Data Associate, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

City Research Scientist, I (Flat Hiring Rate of $74,536.00) The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADUPCT develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Support the provision of technical assistance to Harm Reduction Unit staff on issues related to data interpretation and management, the development of data reports, implementing quality improvement (QI) processes, including the development of novel reports and dashboards
• Assist in creating and maintaining HRU data sets, including, but not limited to, routine eSHARE reports, AIRS data extracts, an HRU annual report, and analysis of specific HRU programming including the Outreach and Syringe Litter program and the Drop-in Center program
• Support the HRU Data manager in communication between HRU and the Research and Surveillance Unit
• Collaborate with the HRU Data Manager and HRU Director in coordination of evaluation and research activities connected to HRU
• Create and deliver PowerPoint or other presentations to internal staff and external partners
• Assist with data requests and reporting to support program implementation, inform policy, troubleshoot issues and other program needs
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED SKILLS: The Data Associate will have experience practicing public health and working across systems to further a public health approach to alcohol and other drug use; working with programs serving people who use drugs, including those using harm reduction approaches; in program monitoring and evaluation. In addition, s/he will:

• Have familiarity in data and database management, SAS, R, and SQL
• Have experience with quantitative data, including the ability to read, interpret and synthesize epidemiologic and other scientific literature
• Have experience or willingness to learn data visualization and dashboarding tools, (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Have experience or willingness to learn survey development and data collection, such as REDCap.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal, research, written and verbal communication skills
• Be proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Be detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills
• Be able to multitask in a fast paced, high-volume environment.

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.