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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 month ago

Evaluation Specialist, Bureau of Children, Youth, Families & Developmental Disabilities

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents. The Evaluation Specialist will support the evaluation and quality improvement of perinatal and early childhood mental health services through data management, analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Data Management and Analysis

Collaborate with the Program Data Manager, P+ECMH Network Providers and IT to support data collection through the Maven or other data systems

Ensure clean and accurate data sets for analysis and reporting by reviewing provider submitted data

Perform statistical analyses of mental health treatment, family peer support data and consultation data

Develop, review and update SAS code to analyze data

Create internal and external data reports with visualizations

Support the program evaluation of the P+ECMH Network

Collaborate with the Data and Program Coordinator in reviewing mental health consultation data and training center reports

Use data to identify areas for quality improvement and inform technical assistance provided to contracted providers

Participate in annual site visits to review data submissions and program performance

Support the Director and team in overseeing the performance of contracted providers

Attend meetings and trainings as requested

Maintain clear documentation across data submissions and shared drives

Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Data analysisSASStatistical analysisData visualizationResearch methodsMental health knowledgeRacial equity principlesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above

Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above

Preferred

Experience working with data analysis tools (e.g. SAS)

Experience with data cleaning and manipulation

Proficiency in creating data visualizations

Strong understanding of research methods and statistical analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding organizational skills and abilities to handle multiple priorities on tight deadlines

Experience incorporating racial equity and social justice principles into their work and demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias

Strong sense of teamwork and the ability to function effectively both independently and as part of a multi-stakeholder team

Familiarity with mental health programs and/or perinatal/early childhood mental health is a plus

Benefits

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

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.