Evaluation Specialist II

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Local Health Services (OLHS) coordinates the New York State’s Health Improvement Plan known as the Prevention Agenda. The Prevention Agenda is the blueprint for state and local action to improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers and promote health equity across populations who experience disparities. The Prevention Agenda identifies public health priorities for improving the health of New Yorkers; sets measurable objectives; and calls on Local Health Departments (LHDs), hospitals, and community partners to work together to determine and address their local priorities. In partnership with more than 100 organizations across the state, the Evaluation Specialist II will assist in the coordination of a collaborative review and revision of the Prevention Agenda framework, implementation, and evaluation. Responsibilities include conducting a state level health assessment; contributing to the development of measures to evaluate the Prevention Agenda processes; reviewing community health assessments and improvement plans; and providing technical assistance. The Evaluation Specialist II will serve as part of a team to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Prevention Agenda.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in the evaluation and/or analysis of health, human services or related programs and/or fields; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least two-years of experience collecting, reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating data, conducting data analysis, and producing and synthesizing results for written reports.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with providing technical assistance, particularly to Local Health Departments and/or hospitals.
• Experience preparing and conducting presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with SAS or other data analytic software.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing data and information from the local Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP), and Community Service Plans (CSP) submitted by LHDs and hospitals in the State.
• Contributing to developing measures and supporting the implementation of strategies used to evaluate processes for the Prevention Agenda.
• Coordinating with New York State Department of Health programs and external partners to track and help to monitor progress of the Prevention Agenda goals and objectives.
• Supporting the development of standard operating procedures and research for future Prevention Agenda cycles.
• Participating in meetings to support the implementation of the Prevention Agenda.
• Providing technical assistance to LHDs and hospitals as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees