Description:     AARS, Inc. is an innovative substance abuse prevention and treatment agency serving Asian/Pacific Islander communities in the San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties.  The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support in the Human Resources Department. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
• Create and maintain confidential employee files to ensure all required documents are in place;
• Maintain HRIS database including, but not limited to, data entry and report generation;
• Prepare new hire orientation and exit interview packets;
• Prepare staff badges and order business cards;
• Assist in job posting;
• Assist in maintaining the background check log;
• Assist in handling background check paperwork;
• Assist in auditing and reviewing HR files/documents;
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of employee announcements, reports, and other communications; frequently confidential in nature.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resource Department including, but not limited to, opening mail, filing, faxing, copying, and maintaining inventory of forms etc.; and
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
• College student (Freshman or Sophomore), majoring in Human Resources preferred;
• Minimum one year working experience in administration; work experience in human resources a plus;
• Computer and Internet literacy; specifically with MS office applications and knowledge of Access and HRIS a plus;
• Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, self-directed, and well-organized individual with ability to multi-task.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times; and
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

 Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.  Please send resume and letter of interest to:    

AARS, Inc.
Attn. HR Dept.
1115 Mission Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Or fax (650) 243-0830

Due to large volume of resumes received, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications.  Candidates who meet specific qualifications will be contacted during the course of this search.

AARS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations.  Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities.

Description: The Treatment Access Program is a collaborative effort between Asian American Recovery Services Inc. (AARS) and the SFDPH Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) to divert eligible individuals into appropriate behavioral health treatment services.

The Program Coordinator provides a leadership role in the day-to-day operations of the program. The position will coordinate multiple processes to design, enhance, implement, and evaluate the activities of CBHS’s care coordination and entry point into the CBHS system-of-care. This position directs and guides subordinates in the formation of system integrated service plans. The Program Coordinator maintains effective working relationships with a variety of community service and treatment agencies, and will supervise clinical staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This position has managerial responsibility, including performance appraisal and delegated authority to hire, discipline, terminate, and recommend salary actions for line staff and supervisory employees.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned):
• The supervision of Treatment Access Program staff relative to their clinical and administrative needs, as well as impart expertise to them through clinical supervision on an individual basis;
• Ensure adequate administrative and support coverage to clinical staff;
• Design and implement clinical protocols for staff and at times, other managers, delineating smooth and effective client care;
• Provide in-service trainings for new and present staff in using the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and other trainings on topics specific to direct clinical service;
• Approve, as well as make clinical determinations regarding placement of clients into community-based treatment settings, as well as conduct case reviews related to the client’s compliance and progress in treatment activities;
• Provide leadership for the ongoing development of treatment and case management activities, including reorganization, transition, and the development and revision of clinical protocols;
• Function as a member of the BHAC Management Team;
• Administer corrective action and disciplinary measures when necessary regarding the professional behavior of staff;
• Take concerns in larger stakeholder meetings and gatherings;
• Assist in the training of other agency staff to provide mental health and substance abuse screenings on clients;
• Coordinate and facilitate staff meetings.
• Gather and compile data on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis reflecting trends in client encounters, wait times, and treatment outcomes;
• Meet with providers across the social services spectrum in order to strengthen the relations between the agency and its associated provider matrix;
• Research and contact other community services to forge new linkages for the purpose of integrating specialty services for at risk clients;
• Provide staff with current, up to date information of current best practices clinical technique for providing quality provision of behavioral health services to clients;
• Design and implement annual and ad hoc client case file reviews and subsequent report to the Director;
• Participate in professional development and training throughout the year;
• Carry out administrative duties as needed;
• Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards;
• Ensure the efficient and overall day-to-day operations of the TAP through the provision of financial tracking and payment processing.

Required Qualifications:
• A graduate degree from an accredited university or academic institution in Social Work (MSW), Public Health (MPH) or Public Administration (MPA)
OR
Licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist, (MFT)
OR
California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CCBADC) certification in any one of the recognized chemical dependency treatment counselor certifying entities such as CAADAC or CAADE, in addition to pertinent and relevant work experience;
• Ability to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely, and effective results;
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting the needs of internal and external clients; ability to strive for high level of satisfaction;
• Strong ability to cooperate and work collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties;
• Demonstrates ability to engage in a direct and truthful manner; ability to present accurate and appropriate information;
• Demonstrated ability to hold information confidential with excellent judgment;
• Demonstrates ability to maintain high-level and consistent work ethic in working relationships and all work related duties;
• Strong verbal and written skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure; meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines;
• Ability to demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors, and function as part of a multidisciplinary and complimenting team;
• Expert knowledge of San Francisco’s overall system of care;
• Expert knowledge of cultural competence and creating services that reflect the City and County of San Francisco in all its diversity;
• Competency in knowledge and understanding of the APA DSM-IV-TR, Axis I to V as it applies in a behavioral health setting;
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license;
• Excellent office skills including computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Application Procedure:   Only candidates who meet the above-stated qualifications will be considered. Your resume must include a cover letter expressing your interest in working to support BHAC and the TAP programs and why you are qualified for this job.   No phone calls please.

Please send your cover and resume to:   jeannie.gonzalez@sfdph.org

OR mail: 
Behavioral Health Access Center
 JOB: TAP Coordinator
 1380 Howard St., Suite 100
 San Francisco, CA 94103

Or fax:  415-255-3629 with “TAP Coordinator” in the subject line.

Due to large volume of resumes received, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications. Candidates who meet specific qualifications will be contacted during the course of this search.

AARS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities.

WHEN: THURSDAY APRIL 12, 2012
WHERE: OCEANA HIGH SCHOOL in the Little Theater
TIME: 6:30pm—8:00pm (Pizza Served at 6:00pm)

We know that putting your teen behind the wheel can be an anxious time.
Many parents have concerns and questions.

At TEEN DRIVER SAFETY NIGHT we will discuss ways to make sure your
teen is driving safely, teen driver laws; the consequences of driving under
the influence and distracted driving; and how to keep your insurance costs
low.

Highlights of the evening include:
Introduction by Pacifica’s City Council Member Len Stone
Pacifica Partnership’s Teen Making a Change (T-MAC) Youth Council’s
“Driving Everyday Without Distractions” D.E.W.D – Funded by State Farm’s “Project Ignition Grant”
Presentation of teen driving laws by the Pacifica Police Department
Questions and answers with Farmers Insurance Group

RSVP to:
Mary Bier, Coordinator
Pacifica Partnership
650-550-7336; mbier@juhsd.net

teen driver safety night

Contact: Tony Duong, Deputy Director
Asian American Recovery Services, Inc.
(415) 243.4888

New Data on Drug Use Among Asian Americans Living in the San Francisco Bay Area
Asian American Recovery Services, Inc. (AARS) Deputy Director Tony Duong announced today
findings of a recently published peer reviewed article citing differences in drug use patterns among Chinese, Filipino and Vietnamese men who live along the San Francisco Bay Area’s Peninsula.

Daniel Toleran, the lead author, and colleagues found Filipinos reported higher use rates for alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana and crack cocaine in the last 30 days compared to their Chinese and Vietnamese counterparts. The data findings also show Filipino and Vietnamese men who have sex with men (MSM) reported alcohol use to be significantly greater than their Chinese counterpart. Additionally, other tobacco use, believed by the authors to be the use of blunts or marijuana mixed with tobacco was found among study participants who had criminal justice system involvement. Moreover, age group analyses indicated study participants ages 18-25 years used alcohol at a higher rate than other older adults in the study. The article was published in the Journal of Substance Abuse and Ethnicity in their Spring edition released on March 22, 2012.

Jeff Mori, AARS, Inc. Executive Director stated, “study findings confirm the importance of collecting and reporting information by ethnic groups rather than referring to everyone as Asians.” Mr. Toleran, the Project’s Director suggested, if data is collapsed into a general Asian or Asian and Pacific Islander group category, as is often the case in many studies, the unique behaviors of the individual groups are lost.

The study was funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention as part of its Strategic Prevention Framework initiative. Study participants took part in a 5-week intervention study to mitigate substance abuse, Hepatitis C and HIV among high-risk adults in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties of California.

Press Release with Hyper link Article

Public invited to “Behind the Smiles” Filipino community health forum

WHAT: The Filipino Mental Health Initiative, in collaboration with the Autism Hearts Foundation, is hosting a community forum that will focus on Filipino health issues. The health forum entitled Behind the Smiles will highlight mental health and substance use issues in the Filipino community that tend to be hidden, ignored, or misunderstood. Members of the Filipino community in San Mateo County are invited and encouraged to attend this event to learn more about these health issues. Various health organizations and agencies will also be in attendance to share resources and information. This is a free event for all, and food will be provided. The Filipino Mental Health Initiative is sponsored by San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services’ Office of Diversity and Equity.

WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Registration will begin at 5:30 pm Dinner will begin promptly at 6:00 pm
Presentation will begin at 6:30pm

WHERE: Café Doelger (Westlake Park)
101 Lake Merced Blvd. Daly City, CA 94015

WHO: Speakers: – Dr. Chris Esguerra, Deputy Medical Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services – Dr. Jei Africa, Health Equity Initiatives Manager, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services – Various community members

WHY: The mission of the Filipino Mental Health Initiative is to reduce the stigma around mental health and substance use in the Filipino community that is often a barrier to seeking treatment. This event will educate the Filipino community about the true nature of mental health issues among Filipinos and provide resources for those who need assistance. Currently, more than 70,000 Filipinos live in San Mateo County. This is about 10% of the total County population, yet only 4% of the clients who received treatment from Behavioral Health and Recovery Services between 2000 and 2010 were Filipino.

RSVP:Contact Joyce Diloy: joycediloy@yahoo.com, or (650) 201-0949 RSVPs encouraged, but not required

CONTACT: Robyn Thaw: rthaw@smcgov.org or (650) 573-3935

04-11-12_Media Advisory_Health Forum

Being true to who we are is challenging for many of us. Girls in particular, often face conflicting expectations from their friends, parents, and popular culture about what they are suppose to be. While women have made many strides in recent decades to expand the role of women in the workforce and society, our presence continues to be nearly absent in many industries. The visibility of positive role models for young women, especially women of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) descent, are particularly sparse in popular culture.

Every year the annual SISTER-to-SISTER Leadership Conference works to empower over 300 local young women to be the architects of their own lives. This has proven to be a positive influence on API girls. This year’s conference entitled, BElieve in YOUrself, serves as a reminder to young women to “BE YOU” and believe their happiness and dreams are worth pursuing.

We are asking you to join us in supporting young women to BElieve in YOUrself at the 17th annual SISTER-to-SISTER Leadership Conference. The conference will be held on May 3, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the San Jose Masonic Center. Every year the conference hosts a variety of workshops, activities, and entertainment aimed at helping young API women develop leadership skills and a strong sense of self. Some examples of our workshops are drug and alcohol education and prevention, sexual health education, body image, and healthy relationships. This year we will also have a career panel with API women representing a variety of fields.

Each year SISTER-to-SISTER is covered by local media and has been praised by community and government leaders such as San Jose Council Member Kansen Chu, City of San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, and the San Jose’s Mayor Gang Prevention Task Force. It’s a perfect opportunity to show your support! Today, you can make an immediate difference in the lives of these young women. Each $50.00 you send will provide one young woman admission to the all-day conference.

AARS relies on community (individual and corporate) sponsorship in order to sustain the conference. We hope you will join us in our mission and we look forward to your forthcoming response. All donations are tax deductible.

Together we can guide our youth to reach their potential.
Thank you in advance for your kind support!

Donations

Description: AARS serves as fiscal intermediary for the Research & Evaluation Office of Quality Management for Community Programs of San Francisco’s Department of Public Health (SFDPH) for this position.

The purpose of the Primary & Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) is a national effort to improve the health and well-being of people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) by helping communities to create integrated, comprehensive, client-centered care at Behavioral and Medical healthcare settings. This is a SAMSHA funded grant position that supports integration activities between the South of Market Mental Health Clinic and Tom Waddell Health Center.

This is a time limited position, not to exceed 3 years from date of hire. Ongoing employment is contingent upon future funding.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
The Operations Coordinator position combines administrative and direct service responsibilities:
• Oversees operations of PBHCI project including clinic flow, scheduling, billing, leads staff meetings and case conferences;
• Coordination of wellness activities;
• Data collection and reports;
• Interviews and screens program clients, provides case management services, provides broad social counseling activities, and assists in group wellness activities;
• Completes chart documentation per behavioral health, primary care, and grant standards;
• Liaisons between behavioral health and primary care management and line staff;
• Develops and implements quality improvement projects;
• Participates in grant planning and evaluation activities.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a social science field (social work, psychology, public health etc.);
• One year direct service experience as case manager in a medical or behavioral health setting;
• One year administrative experience, managing operations, team leader, program planning;
• Requires ability to assume a high degree of responsibility to undertake supervisory duties, manage program operations, and collect and analyze data;
• Knowledgeable in best practices of integrated care models;
• Sensitivity in working with homeless individuals;
• Strong verbal and writing skills;
• Strong computer skills.

Verification/Waiver: Verification of qualifying experience, education, and/or training is required at the time of interview. Candidates unable to do so may submit a letter requesting a waiver of this requirement indicating the reason(s) verification cannot be obtained. Failure to submit verification or request for waiver will result in application rejection.

Application Procedure: This position will remain open until filled. Send resume and letter of interest to:

Ernestina Carrillo, LCSW
South of Market Mental Health
760 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Or email: ernestina.carrillo@sfdph.org

Due to large volume of resumes received, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications. Candidates who meet specific qualifications will be contacted during the course of this search.

AARS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities.

Description: AARS serves as fiscal intermediary for Minority AIDS Initiative – Target Capacity Expansion (MAI-TCE) program, CBHS/SFDPH for this position. The purpose of the MAI-TCE program is to facilitate the development and expansion of culturally competent and effective integrated behavioral health and primary care networks, which include HIV services and medical treatment, within racial and ethnic minority communities in San Francisco. The Evaluation Assistant will be responsible for tracking, collecting, and entering data associated with the MAI-TCE grant evaluation. The Evaluation Assistant will work as part of team with the Evaluation Analyst and the Lead Evaluator.

This is a time limited position, not to exceed 3 years from date of hire. Ongoing employment is contingent upon future funding.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
• Participating in training and developing expertise in all of the data collection measures and databases used in the evaluation;
• Implementing data collection protocols;
• Coordinating data collection activities with providers to ensure compliance with data collection requirements with minimal disruption to services;
• Tracking, locating, and contacting grant participants for completing evaluation measures;
• Scheduling participant interviews;
• Administering evaluation measures to grant participants and entering data in a timely manner;
• Evaluating and analyzing program status and performance against target achievements;
• Collecting and entering data in such a way that ensures accuracy, quality, and completeness;
• Summarizing client outcome data.

Required Qualifications:
• Completion of high school and at least one (1) year of personal or professional experience which demonstrates an interest in and general knowledge of public health needs;
• High level of organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to function independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with all levels of program staff, coworkers, research organizations, community groups, etc.;
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, providers, and administration.

Substitution: Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate may substitute for up to six (6) months of experience.

Verification/Waiver: Verification of qualifying experience, education, and/or training is required at the time of interview. Candidates unable to do so may submit a letter requesting a waiver of this requirement indicating the reason(s) verification cannot be obtained. Failure to submit verification or request for waiver will result in application rejection.

Other Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with culturally diverse populations;
• Experience administering evaluation measures and/or interviewing clients;
• Experience conducting evaluation and research within behavioral health and/or primary care settings;
• Familiarity with Access and Excel;
• Ability to perform basic data analysis;
• Ability to summarize data analysis results effectively, both in writing and orally;
• Experience working in grant evaluation;
• Experience working with clients with complex mental health, substance abuse, and/or physical health impairments;
• Experience with the National Outcomes Measures (NOMS) for Transformation Accountability (TRAC).

Application Procedure: This position will remain open until filled. Send resume and letter of interest to:

Dr. Monica Rose, PhD
Epidemiologist II Director
Research & Evaluation Office of Quality Management
Community Programs-San Francisco Department of Public Health
1380 Howard Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

Or fax 415.252.3033

Due to large volume of resumes received, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications. Candidates who meet specific qualifications will be contacted during the course of this search.

AARS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities.

Description:  AARS serves as fiscal intermediary for Minority AIDS Initiative – Target Capacity Expansion (MAI-TCE) program, CBHS/SFDPH for this position.  The purpose of the MAI-TCE program is to facilitate the development and expansion of culturally competent and effective integrated behavioral health and primary care networks, which include HIV services and medical treatment, within racial and ethnic minority communities in San Francisco. The Evaluation Analyst will be responsible for conducting data analyses, and monitoring the data collection and evaluation activities associated with the MAI-TCE grant evaluation.  The Evaluation Analyst will work as part of a team with the Lead Evaluator and an Evaluation Assistant.

This is a time limited position, not to exceed 3 years from date of hire.  Ongoing employment is contingent upon future funding.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
• Monitoring data collection protocols;
• Ensuring timely data collection, data entry, and reporting of evaluation measures;
• Coordinating data collection activities with providers to ensure compliance with data collection requirements with minimal disruption to services;
• Participating in training and developing expertise in all of the data collection measures and databases used in the evaluation including the National Outcomes Measures (NOMS) for  Transformation Accountability (TRAC);   
• Overseeing administration of client measures & data entry;
• Regularly monitoring the accuracy, quality, and completeness of the data collected;
• Utilizing Access and Excel software to manage and analyze client outcome data;
• Conducting a process evaluation to document the implementation of the new services and procedures funded by the grant;
• Providing outcome and process evaluation data and information to administration, project staff, and stakeholders at regular intervals;
• Participating in writing evaluation reports.

Required Qualifications:
• Completion of a master’s degree program at an accredited college or university in Public Health,  Epidemiology, Psychology, Social Work, or related field, that includes at least one (1) graduate level course in statistics or biostatistics and one (1) year of research and/or program evaluation experience; 
OR
Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university that includes at least two (2) courses in statistics or biostatistics and two (2) years of research and/or program evaluation experience; 
• Ability to function independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with all levels of program staff, coworkers, research organizations, community groups, etc;
• Knowledge of research and evaluation methods;
• Experience conducting basic statistical analyses;
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing including proposals and technical reports.

Verification/Waiver:  Verification of qualifying experience, education, and/or training is required at the time of interview.  Candidates unable to do so may submit a letter requesting a waiver of this requirement indicating the reason(s) verification cannot be obtained.  Failure to submit verification or request for waiver will result in application rejection.

Other Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience conducting evaluation and research within behavioral health and/or primary care settings;
• Proficiency with Access, Excel, and SPSS software;
• Program evaluation experience;
• Knowledge of county public health services;
• Experience in grant evaluation;
• Familiarity with database design, reporting, and analysis;
• Experience with the National Outcomes Measures (NOMS) for Transformation Accountability (TRAC). 

Application Procedure: This position will remain open until filled. Send resume and letter of interest to:

Dr. Monica Rose, PhD
Epidemiologist II Director
Research & Evaluation Office of Quality Management
Community Programs-San Francisco Department of Public Health
1380 Howard Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

Or fax 415.252.3033

Due to large volume of resumes received, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications.  Candidates who meet specific qualifications will be contacted during the course of this search.

AARS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations.  Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities.

Description:  AARS serves as fiscal intermediary for Minority AIDS Initiative – Target Capacity Expansion (MAI-TCE) program, CBHS/SFDPH for this position. The purpose of the MAI-TCE program is to facilitate the development and expansion of culturally competent and effective integrated behavioral health and primary care networks, which include HIV services and medical treatment, within racial and ethnic minority communities in San Francisco.  The Lead Evaluator will be responsible for coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the MAI-TCE grant evaluation, in accordance with the requirements of the grant. 

This is a time limited position, not to exceed 3 years  from date of hire.  Ongoing employment is contingent upon future funding.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
The Lead Evaluator will supervise the MAI-TCE evaluation team, which will include an Evaluation Analyst and an Evaluation Assistant. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
• Ensuring the evaluation complies with the requirements of the grant;
• Creating and overseeing data collection protocols;
• Monitoring data tracking and management strategies to ensure measures are collected in a timely manner in accordance with the grant;
• Participating in training and developing expertise in all of the data collection measures and databases used in the evaluation, including the National Outcomes Measures (NOMS) for  Transformation Accountability (TRAC); 
• Overseeing administration of client measures & data entry;
• Utilizing Access and Excel software to manage and analyze data;
• Analyzing, summarizing, interpreting, and reporting on client outcome data;
• Designing and overseeing a process evaluation to document the implementation of the new services and procedures funded by the grant;
• Providing outcome and process evaluation data and information to administration, project staff, and stakeholders at regular intervals;
• Writing evaluation reports, including preparation of reports for funders and administrators;  and local distribution.

Required Qualifications:
• Completion of a master’s degree program at an accredited college or university in Public Health,  Epidemiology, Psychology, Social Work, or related field, that includes a minimum one (1) graduate level class in advanced research methodology and one (1) graduate level course in statistics or biostatistics and one (1) year of research and/or program evaluation experience; 
 OR
Completion of a Master’s Degree program at an accredited college or university and two (2) years of research and/or program evaluation experience;
• Requires superior skill in interpersonal relationships and written communication;
• Knowledge of research and evaluation methods;
• Experience conducting basic statistical analyses;
• Experience writing research or evaluation reports;
• Ability to function independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to direct staff engaged in evaluation and research;
• Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with all levels of program staff, coworkers, research organizations, community groups, etc.

Verification/Waiver:  Verification of qualifying experience, education, and/or training is required at the time of interview.  Candidates unable to do so may submit a letter requesting a waiver of this requirement indicating the reason(s) verification cannot be obtained.  Failure to submit verification or request for waiver will result in application rejection.

Other Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of theory, practice, and application of program evaluation methodologies;
• Proficiency with Access, Excel, and SPSS software;
• Program evaluation experience;
• Experience conducting evaluation and research within behavioral health and/or primary care settings;
• Knowledge of county public health services;
• Experience in grant evaluation;
• Experience with the National Outcomes Measures (NOMS) for Transformation Accountability (TRAC); 
• Experience publishing research or evaluation articles;
• Ability to write grant proposals and compete successfully for research and service funding from federal or private sources.

Application Procedure: This position will remain open until filled. Send resume and letter of interest to:

Dr. Monica Rose, PhD
Epidemiologist II Director
Research & Evaluation Office of Quality Management
Community Programs-San Francisco Department of Public Health
1380 Howard Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

Or fax 415.252.3033

Due to large volume of resumes received, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications.  Candidates who meet specific qualifications will be contacted during the course of this search.

AARS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations.  Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities.