About the Role
The position involves leading research initiatives related to child welfare, including designing studies, managing data collection and analysis, and communicating results to stakeholders to inform program and policy improvements.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of research projects centered on child welfare systems
- Develop evaluation frameworks for child welfare programs and interventions
- Oversee data collection processes, ensuring methodological rigor and ethical standards
- Conduct both quantitative and qualitative data analysis to assess program outcomes
- Collaborate with government agencies and nonprofit organizations on research initiatives
- Produce reports, briefs, and presentations summarizing research findings
- Translate complex research results into accessible formats for non-academic audiences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to team capacity building
- Identify funding opportunities and contribute to proposal development
- Manage multiple research projects simultaneously within established timelines
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations in research activities
- Engage with stakeholders to understand practical challenges in child welfare
- Support the development of performance measures for child welfare systems
- Contribute to cross-project learning and knowledge sharing
- Maintain up-to-date expertise in child welfare policy and research methods
- Present findings at professional conferences and public forums
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly outlets
- Integrate equity considerations into research design and interpretation
- Work with diverse populations, including system-involved youth and families
- Apply trauma-informed perspectives in research approaches
- Utilize mixed-methods approaches to strengthen evidence generation
- Promote the use of data to drive continuous improvement in services
- Ensure cultural relevance in research tools and engagement strategies
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on systems-level change
- Support technical assistance efforts based on research insights
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and in-office work
Team
Part of a multidisciplinary research team focused on social policy and human services
About Us
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving outcomes in human services, education, and workforce development through evidence-based research and technical assistance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
- We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those historically underrepresented in research.
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