Research Specialist II - RUHS - Behavioral Health - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Behavioral Health Department, Research and Technology are currently recruiting to fill a vacancy for a Research Specialist II to be based out of the Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health in Riverside.
Candidates for this position should have experience taking research projects from the research/evaluation design stage through to the oral or written presentation of findings to staff, management, or other stakeholders. Quantitative data analysis skills are required. The ideal candidate will have two years of experience in research and/or program evaluation supporting data-driven decision-making. Competitive candidates will be skilled in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, or r), SQL querying, GIS mapping, data visualization tools, and SSRS and/or Crystal Reports. Experience in behavioral health and using electronic health record data is highly desired.
Some of the essential duties of this position will include:
- Consulting with internal and external customers on data and reporting needs
- Taking a lead role in developing and conducting research/evaluation plans and data collection protocols
- Designing data collection methodologies in consideration of data quality and logistical constraints
- Providing technical assistance to county and contracted provider staff on data collection
- Writing queries to extract data
- Designing methodologically sound data analytic strategies
- Developing automated reports to provide timely feedback to supervisors and administrators
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis consistent with contractual obligatory and quality improvement goals
- Configure tables and charts and data visualizations
- Developing automated reports to provide timely and accurate data to supervisors and administrators
- Presenting research findings to stakeholders orally and in writing
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FLEXIBLE/HYBRID POSITION!
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health has developed an exceptional reputation for providing services that involve the latest innovations in clinical practices affecting mental health. A high rate of client satisfaction has added to this reputation. We have a dedicated professional team of approximately 1,000 employees consisting of Psychiatrists, Clinicians, Peer Specialists, and paraprofessionals who serve over 45,000 consumers annually. The combination of innovative services and professional staff is reflected in our high rate of client satisfaction.
Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is proud of our commitment to cultural competency and our acceptance and valuing of people from all ethnic, cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. The Department's development and implementation of cultural competency will equip our employees to meet the needs of our diverse population. The confidentiality of all consumers is strictly adhered to in accordance with and Federal regulations.
Services are primarily targeted toward individuals on Medi-Cal plus those eligible for other specialized State programs. Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is comprised of three major programs: Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office. These programs provide prompt, efficient, professional, and culturally competent services throughout the county. Visit https://www.rcdmh.org/ for more information about RUHS-BH. Can you see yourself here ?
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Initiates research and statistical investigations and plans, designs, and conducts the activities of such investigations; recognizes the need for research and statistical investigations in the delivery of services and program planning and evaluation.
- Coordinates with staff and outside agencies to obtain data; designs, organizes and develops research evaluation plans, develops regulatory waiver requests, prepares budgets, and submits grant proposals.
- Defines sample populations and selection criteria; designs, develops and maintains databases; writes queries to extract data for ongoing and unexpected management reports; creates, tests and administers surveys and questionnaires; conducts focus and personal interviews; develops forms, procedures, schedules and sampling criteria for field data collection; and, performs random assignments.
- Advises research specialists and administrators of research findings and/or procedures; prepares narrative reports of findings with valid conclusions and statistical significance, projects program impacts, and provides trend analysis.
- Identifies problems in inter-organizational operations and procedures with implications for plan development and implementation and recommends alternative solutions for use in management decision-making.
- Conducts research to identify community needs for new and changes to existing programs, identifying appropriate sources of funding to support new programs and preparing funding applications.
- Assists the supervisor in developing and coordinating planning activities and in directing assigned project staff; and preparing annual budgets for research projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
OPTION I
Graduation from a recognized college with a Master's degree with a major in social science, statistics, mathematics, economics, business/public administration, public health, data processing, or any of the natural sciences, which included graduate-level courses in research design, data collection methods, and advanced statistical analysis.
OPTION II
Additional qualifying education may be substituted for up to two years of the required work experience such that a Ph.D. degree, with qualifying course work, meets the minimum education and experience requirement.
Experience:
OPTION I
Two years of progressively responsible experience in professional, technical, or other responsible work, which included statistical analysis, research or program design and data collection, and electronic data storage and report generation or grant writing.
OPTION II
Experience: Two years equivalent to Research Specialist I in Riverside County.
Knowledge of: policies, procedures, practices, and legislation governing the provision of social service delivery systems; advanced research methods including data collection, sampling, and analysis; computer programming and processing methods; principles of management including planning, organizing, and evaluating programs; social service concepts and issues.
Ability to: Develop and prepare concise and coherent oral and written reports and recommendations; analyze, perform data queries and write executable computer programs; interpret and evaluate statistical data and research findings; use statistical software packages on personal computers; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; design and carry out research topics related to social service.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside Emergency Management Department and/or County of Riverside employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ).
Proof of Education
All applicants are required to provide a copy of their degree or transcripts as verification of the education listed on their resume/application. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Mary Miller at mmiller@rivco.org or 951-955-3464 for assistance.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
