COMPREHENSIVE SUICIDE PREVENTION LEAD PROGRAM EVALUATOR (Social Sciences Research Specialist - PN 20098683) HYBRID

COMPREHENSIVE SUICIDE PREVENTION LEAD PROGRAM EVALUATOR (Social Sciences Research Specialist - PN 20098683) HYBRID(2400022H)

Organization

Health

Unposting Date

Jul 26, 2024, 11 : 59 : 00 PM

Work Location

Health Department Building246 North High Street1st FloorColumbus43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusCompensation : $30.55 per hour

Schedule

Full-timeWork Hours : 8AM-5PMClassified Indicator : ClassifiedUnion : Bargaining Unit

Primary Job Skill

ResearchTechnical Skills : Data Analytics, ResearchProfessional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data

Job Description

Social Sciences Research Specialist - PN 20098683) HYBRID

About Us :

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs.

Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33 , Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($30.

55 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($32.04) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

What You'll Do :

• Acts as the scientific lead and program evaluator for the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention (CSP) Program.
• Independently designs and conducts research and analysis and acts as agency's expert in research and policy issues in program evaluation.
• Develops evaluation plans and logic models for programs and projects undertaken by the CSP Program.
• Oversees and conducts assigned program evaluation activities, including the development of effective data collection, process evaluation, quality implementation, outcome monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Monitors the evaluation plans for grants assigned to the position.
• Analyzes program data to determine the impact of program activities on human behavior.
• Analyzes outcome data for health disparities by race, gender identity, orientation, and other markers of risk or vulnerability.
• Collaborates with the CSP Program to analyze population level data and proposes data-driven interventions.
• Serves as the staff liaison / co-chair for the Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership, Youth Suicide subcommittee, lead on other priority populations.
• Leads analytical studies of the CSP Program regarding agency-specific issues or services.
• Uses available databases and creates specialized databases.
• Coordinates the administration and reporting of assigned program evaluation measures, including sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment data, comprehensive assessments, and quantitative and qualitative data.
• Monitors the progress of assigned program objectives toward short- and long-term goals and completes reports as requested.
• Assists Program Managers with progress reports and other documentation as directed by grant outcomes and deliverables.
• Coordinates the administration and reporting of assigned program evaluation measures, comprehensive assessments, and quantitative and qualitative data.

What’s in it for you :

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our ! Our benefits package includes :

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
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Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away from Work and Work / Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth / Adoption leave.
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Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.

The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information.

Qualifications

• Completion of graduate core coursework in social science or public administration with at least 6 courses in advanced statistics & statistical analysis & research theory, design & methodology;
• 18 mos. exp. in research & / or social science policy analysis using advanced statistics & statistical analysis & research theory, design & methodology;
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & work processing.
• 6 mos. exp. as Social Sciences Research Analyst, 65261.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria :

• Graduate or advanced degree in social science or public administration
• Experience in program evaluation with logic models
• Experience in designing and conducting research
• Experience in injury prevention, control, and / or surveillance
• Experience in research, social science and / or epidemiology
• Experience in coalition leadership and work groups
• Experience in survey designs
• Experience in methodology and data collection
• Experience in data analysis
• Experience in planning and policy development
• Experience in generating progress reports with program objective status toward mid and long-term goals

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria : qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills : Research

Technical Skills : Research, Data Analytics

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Interpreting Data

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES :

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered.

Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and / or position specific minimum qualifications.

Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and / or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS :

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application.

Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp.

Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis).

Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.