The Bureau of Children, Youth, Families, and Developmental Disabilities (CYF-DD) within the Division of Mental Hygiene is responsible for the planning, funding and oversight of much of New York City's comprehensive network of child and adolescent community mental health services, as well as services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. CYF-DD relies on research and surveillance to guide its decisions around policy development, service planning, implementation and evaluation and incorporates a health equity lens into its work. CYF-DD oversees a portfolio of over 100 programs and supports a family-driven, individualized and strength-based approach to care. CYF-DD's Office of Policy and Planning supports the bureau's mission by conducting system-level planning, working to effect policy changes, and ensuring that program models are cost-effective and responsive to need.
The Bureau of Children, Youth, Families, and Developmental Disabilities (CYF-DD) within the Division of Mental Hygiene is responsible for the planning, funding and oversight of much of New York City's comprehensive network of child and adolescent community mental health services, as well as services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. CYF-DD relies on research and surveillance to guide its decisions around policy development, service planning, implementation and evaluation and incorporates a health equity lens into its work. CYF-DD oversees a portfolio of over 100 programs and supports a family-driven, individualized and strength-based approach to care. CYF-DD's Office of Policy and Planning supports the bureau's mission by conducting system-level planning, working to effect policy changes, and ensuring that program models are cost-effective and responsive to need.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Provide analytic and evaluation leadership for NYC TeenSpace, including oversight of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities.
- Support the procurement and management of an external evaluator, including overseeing communication, work plans, deliverables, analysis, and reporting.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of research and evaluation protocols, including IRB submissions, Data Use Agreements (DUAs), and Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs), as required.
- Monitor program implementation and analytic needs in collaboration with the Director of Research and Evaluation and program staff.
- Review and oversee monthly and quarterly data reports and provide regular updates to Bureau and Department leadership.
- Prepare and present briefs, reports, and presentations related to NYC TeenSpace for internal and external audiences
- Support the re-procurement and program planning processes for NYC TeenSpace, ensuring that data, evaluation, and performance measurement are embedded in future program iterations.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, coordinate, and support the work of analytic staff.
- Strong background in program evaluation, quality improvement, quality assurance, and/or data monitoring.
- Proficiency in statistical and analytic software (e.g., SAS, R, STATA, SPSS, SQL); experience with administrative or programmatic data systems preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with research, data analysis, and reporting in public health or human services settings.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present analytic findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
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