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About The Position

Requirements

• 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; or
• 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; or
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with New York City’s substance use service systems
• Proven track record of building supportive, cohesive, and productive relationships between different units/teams
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and remain highly organized
• Ability to work with others equitably and inclusively
• Highly developed project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong managerial skills
• Ability both to understand and explain quantitative and qualitative data
• Robust knowledge of public policies, regulations, and guidance pertaining to substance use service provision
• Ability to evaluate methods, procedures, and data obtained from scientific investigation.
• Ability to study and evaluate literature in the scientific field of specialization.
• Skilled in writing papers on research results or findings for publication.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to BADU to maximize referral pathways and meaningful connections between and among contracted providers along the substance use care continuum in their service provision to people who use drugs and alcohol.
• Oversee the process and maintenance of all BADU contracted providers being included within the NYC Health Department's Partners Connect system by interfacing with the Mental Hygiene Division Management, Data & Digital Strategy team.
• Maintain engagement, monitor, and analyze the progress of contracted providers' development of low threshold service provision and wide availability of service access.
• Collaborate with BADU staff to promote outreach and conduct visits in the community to other social service providers (e.g. Department of Homeless Services (DHS) providers, supportive housing providers) that serve people who use drugs and alcohol in order to increase utilization and connections to providers across the substance use continuum of care.
• Oversee the coordination of reporting out associated data from the Office on provider progress in providing greater access to substance use care.
• Facilitate and oversee work with other BADU staff to share relevant data, best practices, and other information with community providers and other city agencies to foster collaboration and improve access across the continuum of care for New Yorkers with complex needs.
• Consult with and support Office staff in the development of provider-facing materials, presentations, learning communities and/or other provider convenings.
• Provide shared supervision to the Provider Engagement Evaluation Analyst in their assistance executing the above with focus on collecting and analyzing data, and reporting out on impact.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: 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 and
• 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.