Temporary Research and Evaluation Assistant at Casa Esperanza – Boston, Massachusetts

About Casa Esperanza

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness and discrimination; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care.

What you'll do

Conduct outreach via phone to schedule patient interviews for grant data collectionInterview patients in their preferred language (Spanish or English) for grant data collectionEnter benefit assignments into the electronic health record (Evolv)Ensure accuracy of data; resolve discrepancies prior to data entryEnter data into SAMHSA’s SPARS system for each grant within the required 7-day windowPrepare batch uploads for entry into SAMHSA’s SPARS batch upload system for each grant within the required 30-day windowEnsure proper logging/documentation of all data entryEnsure proper documentation of Qualtrics and SPARS changesAssist with producing the biweekly updateSupport the team in collecting data required for annual audits, site visits, or other compliance-related matters.Follow all safety and confidentiality guidelines established by 42CFR and HIPAA.Complete human subjects and other applicable trainingOccasional data reconciliation activitiesOther data-related duties as assignedQualifications

Experience with data collection and data entryStrong attention to detailReliableAble to work independentlyProficiency in Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferredExperience with SQL, SPSS, Qualtrics preferred

Schedule

Work hours: M-F 8-4 or 9-5

Flexible hybrid or remote, will need private workspace to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA

40 hours per week

Temporary Placement

Reports to Director of Research and Evaluation

What we offer:

Compensation: $24-25.00/hourComPsych Guidance Resources - EAPEmployee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, travel, movies; etc.)Career Advancement Opportunities

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Health & Safety

At Casa Esperanza, Inc., the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and boosted, when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Casa Esperanza’s EEO Statement

Casa Esperanza, Inc. values its diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.

We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Casa Esperanza, Inc. also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees, interns, volunteers, and contractors of Casa Esperanza, Inc. are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.

Casa Esperanza, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@casaesperanza.org.

The pay range for this role is:
24 - 25 USD per hour(Familias Unidas Outpatient Program)