Evaluation and Epidemiology Lead (31746)

State of Montana • Great Falls, VA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division.
The BHDD implements and improves the statewide system of prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation for Montanans with mental disorders or addictions to drugs or alcohol.
The Program Evaluator Lead monitors programmatic goals and objectives to assess the effectiveness of division programs and initiatives to support the statewide system of prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation for Montanans with mental disorders or addictions to drugs or alcohol. This position is responsible for program evaluation support for the BHDD. Responsibilities include: 1) Analyzing programmatic, service-related, and surveillance system data; 2) Designing, coordinating, and managing special evaluation procedures where there is no other existing data available; 3) Developing and conducting various trainings related to program evaluation and quality improvement issues; 4) Designing and conducting program evaluations; and 5) functions as a lead worker providing program evaluation and epidemiology direction and training to staff.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or other statistical software.
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large, complex data sets.
• Skill in descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
• Ability to identify relationships and trends in data as well as factors that could affect the results of research.
• Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education, behavioral or social science, or a closely related degree.
• Three years of job-related experience in program evaluation or related health or education programming.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing programmatic, service-related, and surveillance system data
• Designing, coordinating, and managing special evaluation procedures where there is no other existing data available
• Developing and conducting various trainings related to program evaluation and quality improvement issues
• Designing and conducting program evaluations
• Functions as a lead worker providing program evaluation and epidemiology direction and training to staff

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees