What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at WESTCARE CALIFORNIA INC?
Position Summary:
In general, the Research Assistant will serve as a member of the Research and Evaluation team for all activities affiliated with the implementation of the Research and Evaluation plan of WestCare. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
- Serve as a member of the Research and Evaluation Team.
- Collect baseline, discharge, and follow-up data on clients.
- Administer and Score assessment instruments.
- Develop basic statistical databases.
- Enter client data in the statistical database.
- Enter data in the GPRA database.
- Monitor quantitative and qualitative data collection processes.
- Coordinate the compilation and management of data.
- Maintain a tracking and follow-up log for all clients.
- Engage and build rapport with all clients to assist with tracking and follow-up.
- Conduct chart audits for evaluation purposes.
- Administer Client Perception Surveys.
- Conduct client and/or staff Focus Groups.
- Maintain a Research and Evaluation file for each client.
- Conduct basic statistical analyses.
- Produce reports or assist in the development of reports as required by the National Director of Research and evaluation.
- Produce reports for the Program Director and/or Regional Vice President.
- Provide feedback to the Program Director and/or Regional Vice President regarding attainment of goals and objectives as well as data collection.
- Assist Program Director or Regional Vice President with Performance Improvement activities.
- Conduct literature searches via the Internet and World Wide Web.
- Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelors degree (research related) is preferred.
- GED or High School Diploma is required.
Experience and Competencies:
- One (1) year equivalent experience in evaluation and/or research.
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis or variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
- Ability to obtain and maintain background clearance.
- Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required; and
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test. As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 12/08/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption,
- which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon
successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,
pre-employment physical and criminal background check.