SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Policy Research Assistant will assist with implementation of policy related projects with research activities including data collection and analysis, conducting meta- analyses, collecting literature, conducting interviews, and report writing and editing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and Reporting

Assists with data collection and analysis.

Conducts collection of literature on various topics for the purpose of preparing for meta-analyses.

Conducts research interviews.

Assists in the preparation of research reports including quality assurance reviews.

Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Ensures all requirements for confidentiality are met by members of the organization.

Ensures effective and courteous communication with all contacts – internal and external. Works well with group of diverse people.

Supports the vision and goals of the fiscal project and OneOC.

Representing Children’s Cause OC in Collaborative Meetings

Represents Children’s Cause OC and creates a strong visible presence and awareness in collaborative and public meetings.

Assists in the preparation of presentations.

Administrative

Completes time sheets and other administrative documentation related to the position on a timely basis.

Available to participate in weekly supervision sessions with the Executive Director.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree required. Participation in a master’s degree program related to public policy preferred with completion of some coursework in statistics or research.

Affinity for, and experience with, policy issues related to mental health services, racial and cultural disparities, and social determinants of health preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Must show a passion for the Children Cause OC’s mission and must be committed to the achievement of its key strategic initiative objectives.

COMPUTER & EQUIPMENT SKILLS:

Has good general knowledge of computer operations; uses a keyboard and calculator proficiently and with a high degree of accuracy.

Uses Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint proficiently.

Experience with SPSS and/or SAS preferred.

Is proficient with various forms of social media.

Uses typical office equipment (e.g., copier).

MENTAL & REASONING REQUIREMENTS:

Uses critical thinking skills to create documents and spreadsheets and interpret information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Able to set goals based on available information and to plan work in order to meet deadlines. Able to project likely future occurrences based on current or historic data.

Uses decision-making skills and judgment to work independently to resolve problems; able to identify those situations that require leadership and/or management intervention for a solution.

Demonstrates expertise with organization development and teambuilding techniques to assure consensus across the leadership team and community partner membership in order to attain maximum effective and productive collective impact

Able to understand, comply and implement established processes, practices and systems.

Uses skill and judgment to ensure written or verbal outputs are clear, accurate, grammatical and of appropriate tone.

Able to formulate appropriate responses to requests for services and information from internal or external customers.

Able to understand customer issues, create solutions and communicate those solutions toward implementation in a timely manner.

Able to present effective and compelling messages to individuals, groups and the public.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Maintains professional behavior, dress, and appearance at all times.

Attends event, meetings and trainings as requested.

Assists with other duties as assigned on a regular or occasional basis.

Drives personal car on business, maintains personal car insurance in accordance with OneOC policies, and provides related records as requested.

Pay Range: $20-$22 Hourly

TO APPLY: Please send resumes to HR@oneoc.org

OneOC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer