RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
The California Department of State Hospitals is seeking a Research Data Specialist I to work on specialized and complex projects related to various treatment programs. The role involves data collection, statistical analysis, and collaboration with county partners to support program management and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Work independently on specialized and complex projects in areas such as Jail-Based Competency Treatment Programs, the Admission, Evaluation, & Stabilization Center, Community-Based Restoration Program, Early Access & Stabilization Services, and Community Inpatient Program data
- Serve as lead on team initiatives for program evaluation, process improvements, new research inquiries, and system innovation
- Develop and refine methodologies for initial data collection, data cleaning, and ongoing reconciliation for reports issued on a weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis
- Conduct research involving patient data and preparing formal reports and presentations to management
- Prepare program efficacy analyses and feasibility studies to assist program management efforts and inform contracting decisions
- Conduct extensive statistical analyses utilizing descriptive and inferential statistical methods
- Provide credible, evidence-based arguments and recommendations to support various Department proposals
- Formulate data-driven responses to internal and external entities
- Collaborate and coordinate with county partners, Sacramento-based staff, contractors and external stakeholders
Skills
- 12 semester or 18 quarter units course work in any combination of a data driven research-related field, such as economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science or a research-related field
- At least one course in statistical methods
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree
- Work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis by applicants who have the required units mentioned above
Benefits
- Employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
- Lactation rooms
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