Research & Evaluation Director (50845)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Research and Evaluation works directly with the Senior Scientist, Regional VPs, and program staff to implement new programs, design Evaluation Plans, oversee data collection, and conduct quantitative and qualitative evaluations of specified programs. This position also produces evaluation reports adhering to federal confidentiality, privacy and other standard practice requirements. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Facilitate development of Implementation Work Plan and biweekly meetings for new programs.
Design and implement process, outcome, and impact evaluations for program components.
Track fidelity of program plan, assessment tools or surveys.
Design and implement statistical databases.
Supervise Research Assistants.
Train staff in use of evaluation procedures or evidence-based practice tools and curriculums or coordinates such needed training.
Conduct focus groups with staff, participants and Network members; analyze satisfaction surveys.
Assist the regions and programs with Performance Improvement projects.
Design and develops questionnaires and surveys.
Write reports on indicators and outcomes for Board of Directors and WestCare senior management team review.
Serve as liaison to independent evaluation experts and assists with individual studies of the program and evaluation reports.
Assist Program Director with presentations, papers and data dissemination.
Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform all other duties as assigned.
The Director of Research and Evaluation works directly with the Senior Scientist, Regional VPs, and program staff to implement new programs, design Evaluation Plans, oversee data collection, and conduct quantitative and qualitative evaluations of specified programs. This position also produces evaluation reports adhering to federal confidentiality, privacy and other standard practice requirements. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Facilitate development of Implementation Work Plan and biweekly meetings for new programs.
Design and implement process, outcome, and impact evaluations for program components.
Track fidelity of program plan, assessment tools or surveys.
Design and implement statistical databases.
Supervise Research Assistants.
Train staff in use of evaluation procedures or evidence-based practice tools and curriculums or coordinates such needed training.
Conduct focus groups with staff, participants and Network members; analyze satisfaction surveys.
Assist the regions and programs with Performance Improvement projects.
Design and develops questionnaires and surveys.
Write reports on indicators and outcomes for Board of Directors and WestCare senior management team review.
Serve as liaison to independent evaluation experts and assists with individual studies of the program and evaluation reports.
Assist Program Director with presentations, papers and data dissemination.
Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform all other duties as assigned.