Safety/Loss Prevention Manager - Construction jobs in Olympia, WA

Description

Duties

Some of what you will do:

• Oversee the work related to prevention and health promotion research and evaluation efforts related to HCA DBHR efforts
• Serve as subject matter expert on research topics related to SUD prevention and MH promotion, public health, and other related problem behaviors
• Manage and oversee prevention services’ evaluation, reporting and outcomes, including working with key partners and managing contracts for research and evaluation services
• Design and direct research and evaluation on the effectiveness of prevention programs statewide
• Review and provide briefings regularly to Prevention Management and staff on emerging research and trends
• Provide technical assistance and training to providers who are implementing DBHR research and evaluation efforts
• Respond to specific requests for information and analyses from the HCA Budget Office, legislative staff, OFM, as well as DBHR management and external researchers
• Provide data analysis and reporting on health disparities to inform agency managers for decision-making
• Prepare reports summarizing service data, outcomes, results, and key elements of successful implementation of services
• Manage key interagency partnerships related to research, evaluation and surveillance projects
• Collaborate with research staff in the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Health, and the Liquor and Cannabis Board to design and oversee the implementation of biennial statewide administration of the Healthy Youth Survey (HYS)
• Provide training for use of evaluation reports, Healthy Youth Survey, and other needs assessments, monitoring and evaluation; develop user-friendly reporting of these data sources
• Consult with or direct research components of the State Epidemiology Workgroup, the State Plan for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Promotion, and grant funded initiatives
• Negotiate, monitor for contract compliance, manage, and document the development, preparation, implementation, and monitoring of provider contracts for projects as well as research-related and programming contracts

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Master’s degree in a social science or statistics from an accredited university, with significant coursework and training in research methodology and data governance

AND

Two years professional experience conducting:

• Data definitions in a service setting, data collection, analysis, and reporting out results in terms a layperson can understand.
• Training in the principles of prevention evaluation and conducting applied research or evaluation in prevention or a related field.

• Three years of direct experience managing, coordinating, and collecting health-related data for complex health systems
• Experience with statistical analysis and principles of biostatistics
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use good judgment and professional knowledge in complex situations
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills and abilities, including independent problem solving, decision-making, strategic planning ability, conflict resolution, time management, and excellent oral and written skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary work teams on data-based information projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend (through oral and written forms of
• communication) with management, peers, clients, and the public in a professional and respectful manner
  

• A Ph.D. in a social science or statistics from an accredited university, with significant coursework and training in research methodology and data governance
• Experience with any of the following statistical software: SaaS, SQL, R, Stata, SPSS, or Tableau.
• Experience analyzing legislation
• Experience with quality management and performance improvement principles and concepts, including LEAN and CQIP
• Experience with statistical analysis
• Knowledge of HCA policies, WAC’s, and RCW’s

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

About HCA:
Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking!