at Thresholds in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
The Evaluation Specialist is responsible for supporting program evaluation at Thresholds, including providing input on evaluation design and implementation, data cleaning and database construction, data analysis and visualization, report writing, and working on additional program specific evaluations as needed. In addition to general support, the Evaluation Specialist lends expertise to the Director and agency in the form of committee leadership to champion the creation and sustaining of an evaluation culture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs data collection through a variety of methods: Electronic Medical Records (EMR) review, case studies, surveys, focus groups or interviews.
Cleans, organizes, and analyzes data & makes sense of findings in partnership with Program & Department leaders and Quality Managers.
Responsible for creating, maintaining, and presenting dashboards, reports, and infographics with data- driven outcomes.
Contributes to federal and state reports, peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, and grant proposals. This includes identifying, analyzing, and summarizing data in required formats.
Monitors the use of evaluation reports, tools and dashboards to promote continuous quality improvement.
Identifies and vets data collection instruments. Designs data collection forms, as necessary. Ensures data quality via stand-alone projects, such as training and routine quality strategies.
Customizes and maintains data collection systems, and integrates data from multiple sources or systems.
Trains leadership and direct care staff on data collection systems and practices.
Provides regular input to the Director regarding issues relevant to improving program evaluation
Complies with all ethical standards for research, including but not limited to the protection of confidential information (health information and other types of information).
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree. Preference for a degree in area relevant to psychiatric rehabilitation or with research and/or evaluation training.
Master's degree preferred.
Experience with data analysis required, including professional experience with Excel. Experience with Statistical Package for Social Services (SPSS) or Statistical Analysis System (SAS) preferred.
What sets Thresholds apart:
Competitive pay - Base salary: $40,000
Subject to increase based on education and experience
Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
Dental insurance, vision insurance,choice of 4 medical insurance plans
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
Public service loan forgiveness
Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click here to learn more.
One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.
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