Temporary Research Specialist I - DPSS (Finance)
The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks a Temporary Research Specialist I to support the Department of Public Social Services. This is a full-time position located in Riverside.
The incumbent will be assisting in gathering and analyzing data and running reports from the Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS). Will be supporting the unit's efforts to convert existing CWS/CMS reports to the new California Automated Response and Engagement System (CWS-CARES). Running ongoing Microsoft Access reports.
The ideal candidate will understand relational databases and be able to transform data into visual formats. Have knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel and Power BI.
Positions in this class are characterized by their ability to conduct the completion of comprehensive, complex project studies which involve statistical analyses and the design and application of appropriate research and survey methods to solve problems and draw conclusions related to efficient and effective program administration and management. Duties are performed with instruction and guidance and require the utilization of initiative and judgment in problem solving activities.
About the Department of Public Social Services
The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Can you see yourself here?
Meet the Team!
Human Resources Department seeks and develops talented professionals that fit a highly engaged and collaborative culture. The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments.
TAP Benefits: https://www.rc-hr.com/Find-A-Job/Job-Searching/Temporary-Medical-Assignment-Program/TAP-Benefits• Initiates research and statistical investigations and recognize the need for research and statistical investigations in the areas of behavioral health or social service delivery and program planning and evaluation.
• Assists in the coordination with staff and outside agencies to obtain data; designs, organizes and develops research plans and evaluation designs.
• May assist in defining study populations and sample selection criteria; generating databases and writing queries and computer programs to produce ongoing and ad hoc reports; conducts surveys and interviews and administers questionnaire forms; collects and analyzes baseline and administrative data; performs random assignment of study subjects; and, periodically posts reports to the web site.
• Advises administrators of research findings and/or procedures; prepares narrative reports of findings with valid conclusions, projects program impacts, and predicts trends.
• Assists in conducting research to identify needs for new programs, identifies appropriate sources of funding to support new programs and prepares funding applications.Education: Graduation from a recognized college with a Bachelor's degree in social science, statistics, mathematics, economics, business/public administration, public health, data processing, or any of the natural sciences. While a Bachelor's degree is preferred, additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of experience.
Experience:
OPTION I
Two years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which included statistical analysis, research or program design and data collection, and electronic data storage and report generation or grant writing.
OPTION II
Two years as an employment, eligibility, social service, or accounting supervisor with responsibilities that include the development or use of personal computer programs to compute or analyze benefits or the delivery of services.
Knowledge of: policies, procedures, practices and legislation governing the provision of social service delivery systems; advanced research and statistical methods including data collection and analysis; computer programming and processing methods; principles of management including planning, organizing and evaluating programs; social service concepts and issues.
Ability to: develop and prepare concise and coherent oral and written reports and recommendations; analyze, interpret and evaluate statistical data and research findings; use statistical software packages on personal computers; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; design and carry out research topics related to social service.Other Requirements :
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
Recruiter Information:
For questions regarding this position, contact Veronica Rodriguez at VeRodriguez@rivco.org .
