Research & Data Assistant – Program Evaluation

WestCare Foundation, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation, Inc. in Christiansted, US Virgin Islands seeks a Research Assistant to track client follow-ups and manage admissions, discharges, and follow-up assessments. The role involves developing small statistical databases and collecting data using worksheets, supporting program evaluation.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred) and experience with data collection and substance use/mental health clients; proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have at least 1 year experience collecting and entering data.
• Experience working with substance using and/or mental health clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain basic statistical databases as needed.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data using data collection worksheets.
• Conduct admission, discharge, and follow-up evaluation assessments for clients.
• Maintain system to identify timelines for client evaluations and ensure timely assessments.
• Enter program-specific client data in statistical databases (GPRA data into SAIS).
• Enter data including GPRA data into SAIS system; use CoC Web-based systems.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAIS

Job description

WestCare Foundation, Inc. in Christiansted, US Virgin Islands seeks a Research Assistant to track client follow-ups and manage admissions, discharges, and follow-up assessments. The role involves developing small statistical databases and collecting data using worksheets, supporting program evaluation.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred) and experience with data collection and substance use/mental health clients; proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.