Data Specialist
Company: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you passionate about improving communities to create
equitable behavioral health for all? Does the idea of addressing
social determinants of health in communities across Texas excite
you? Do you have experience addressing complex issues through
training and systems-level approaches?
The Program Specialist VI (PSVI) will report directly to the
Manager of the Public Awareness team and is part of the Prevention
and Behavioral Health Promotion (PBHP) unit in the Substance Use
Prevention Planning and Policy department of Behavioral Health
Services. The PS VI, functionally known as the Data Specialist ,
performs highly advanced consultative and technical assistance work
related to research methods and design, and data collection,
analysis (both methodological and statistical) to transforms data
into meaningful intelligence that will guide strategy, program
development, and help convey impact of the PBHP unit. This position
provides advanced technical assistance and research training to the
state's local prevention data coordinators for needs assessments
that determine regional, county and local community trends related
to substance misuse, behavioral health, and underlying
risk/protective factors.
This position monitors available data sources related to prevention
and behavioral health promotion and incorporates SAMHSA's Strategic
Prevention Framework into daily operations, in particular when
working with PBHP projects. Data-related work may also include data
and evaluation tasks for grants, initiatives and projects under
PBHP Unit. Stays abreast of best-practice strategies to evaluate
the effectiveness of prevention and identify performance
measures/tools that should be utilized to measure program
effectiveness.
Represents the PBHP Unit on committees, workgroups and projects
with key stakeholders across Texas to meet evaluation and data
needs; and may represent the state at the national level on
prevention evaluation issues. Excellent communication skills and
statistical analysis experience required. Works under limited
supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative
and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance
with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
EJF 1. Develops and implements a multi-stage and multi-year plan
for collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data at local, regional,
and statewide levels, including but not limited to
designing/supporting Needs Assessment processes. Identifies data
variables that are required and provides guidance and support to
Prevention Resource Centers (PRCs) across the state to ensure
high-quality data collection, analysis and utilization. Develops
and delivers data, research-, and evaluation-related training where
necessary. Holds (minimum of) monthly technical assistance calls
with providers to provide oversight and support. Provides training
to the field on collecting qualitative and quantitative data for
the purposes of program planning and sustainability. Assists HHSC
grantees with collecting information and developing materials to
demonstrate community impact, such infographics or success stories.
Manages, plans, and provides technical assistance for the
Prevention Activity Tracking Tool (PATT). Provides highly advanced
consultation, training, and technical assistance to other funded
programs on specific evaluation initiatives or projects, and
related activities. Develops tools and/or data systems that
grantees can utilize to input data on work conducted. Provides
technical assistance to any evaluation or data-related PBHP
contracts. (30%)
EJF 2. Researches and identifies performance measures that can be
used to assess the effectiveness of Prevention and Behavioral
Health Promotion strategies. Stays abreast of national best
practices and literature to identify the most appropriate measures.
Conducts comprehensive literature reviews and data analysis to
identify and recommend best-practices for the team. This position
monitors available data sources related to prevention and
behavioral health promotion and incorporates SAMHSA's Strategic
Prevention Framework into daily operations, in particular when
working with PBHP projects. Data-related work may also include data
analysis (qualitative and quantitative), data visualization, and
evaluation tasks for grants, initiatives, and projects under PBHP
Unit. Assists in developing program logic models. Consolidates
localized needs assessments to create a state needs assessment for
leadership, funders, and other key stakeholders. Works with data
experts across Texas and nation-wide to ensure data informed
decision making, develop state epidemiological profiles, track
trends, and create data visualization strategies. Participates in
team meetings, unit meetings, conference calls, and workgroups as
assigned by the Public Awareness Manager. (30%)
EJF 3. Oversees the completion of and monitors required performance
reports and recommends appropriate changes. Organizes and
facilitates meetings and conference calls, related to
implementation of projects, tasks, project evaluations, and
performance monitoring. Designs/implements surveys, focus groups,
or other tools to gather input from stakeholders. Performs ongoing
qualitative and quantitative analyses of data and information
related to evidence-based practices. Collects, organizes, analyzes,
and prepares material or presentations in response to requests for
information. (25%)
EJF 4. Performs tasks associated to the SAMHSA Block Grant, the
Legislative Budget Board, the legislative process, external funding
organizations, and other priorities and strategies of the BHS
section and HHSC that promotes the goals, mission and vision of
HHSC. (10%)
EJF 5. Represents the PBHP Unit on committees, workgroups, and
projects related to substance misuse prevention and the grant and
attends the national Grantee meetings as required by the grant.
Performs Other Duties as Assigned. (5%)
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of:
a. Primary and secondary data collection in behavioral/mental
health or a related area;
b. Statistical analysis approaches and developing/utilizing
epidemiological profiles;
c. Conducting a needs assessment;
d. Individual and community risk/protective factors related to
behavioral health and wellness including the social determinants of
health; and,
e. Local, state, and federal laws/rules related to the provision of
substance misuse prevention services, public health and behavioral
health.
Skills in:
a. Facilitating large workgroups;
b. Managing and supervising new, complex projects;
c. Conducting comprehensive peer-reviewed literature reviews;
d. Survey design;
e. Statistical testing, Data analysis and experience using
statistical software programs such as STATA, R, SPSS, SAS;
f. Data reporting and visualization software such as GIS mapping,
Tableau and Power BI; and,
g. Identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing
solutions to complex policy and implementation issues.
Ability to:
a. Conduct statistical analysis and use data visualization to
communicate data in easily digestible ways for a variety of
audiences;
b. Conduct needs assessments;
c. Build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with
diverse professionals and stakeholders;
d. Manage multiple projects, competitive priorities and complete
deliverables by deadline;
e. Support the development and oversight of contracts;
f. Create and lead training, technical assistance, and
cross-functional workgroups;
g. Manage and supervise external partners as they execute new and
complex project requests;
h. Write clear and concise reports, grants, logic models, and
briefing documents;
i. Think strategically and holistically while simultaneously being
detail-oriented; and,
j. Be solution-focused and work well in a team environment.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
None Initial Selection Criteria:
A minimum of a Master's degree required. Degree in prevention
science, public health, epidemiology, statistics, social work,
sociology, psychology, health education, or related field from an
accredited college or university or foreign degree determined to be
equivalent by an acceptable education evaluator.
At least one year of experience working with data analysis and/or
program evaluation in a related field. Preferred at least one year
of experience working in substance use prevention or in a related
field. Preferred experience with statistical analysis and data
visualization
Additional Information:
MOS Code:
There may be no military occupation(s) that directly relate to this
position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's
Military Crosswalk at
http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.
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