JBS International, Inc. · 1 month ago
RA II-Child Welfare Data Expert or Child Welfare CQI Expert
North Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expJBS International, Inc. is a company dedicated to excellence in child welfare data analysis and quality improvement. The Child Welfare Data Expert will lead data analysis and support continuous quality improvement projects, serving as the primary contact for data-related tasks and assisting jurisdictions with quality assurance protocols.
ConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Conducts and/or leads data analysis supporting complex data driven and continuous quality improvement projects
Conducting data analytics tasks and developing reports and presentations
Serves as the primary point of contact for data related tasks and information for jurisdictions
Assists with the development and implementation of quality assurance and continuous quality improvement (CQI) protocols and activities
Supporting and advising jurisdictions on root cause analysis and data driven strategies to support performance improvement plans
Linking quality-relevant findings to plan data collection processes
Supporting the implementation of improved data collection processes based upon performance improvement plans and federal review findings
Distills complex information into key ideas and concepts; and making information easily accessible to child welfare professionals for the purpose of program improvement and systems change
Designs data analytic tools, data visualization reports, presentations, and dashboards, and data-driven assistance workplans
Leads and or/supports internal project team in exploring jurisdictional data to understand challenges, assess and address data quality concerns, and make data driven decisions
Leads and or/supports project team in responding to jurisdictional needs regarding continuous quality improvement using CQI frameworks
Provides consultation and support to public child welfare agencies (jurisdictions) in understanding, analyzing, visualizing, using, and sharing their child welfare data with a range of partners to inform decision-making and strategy selection
Contributes to tracking key performance metrics relevant to child welfare (safety, permanency, and well-being)
Identifies trends, patterns, and correlations in child welfare data to inform technical assistance development and delivery
Develops and provides training to child welfare staff on data literacy, interpretation, root cause analysis, and application to daily workflow
Provides consultation and support to public child welfare agencies to more deeply explore performance using available quantitative and qualitative data and identifying areas for additional data collection
Supports connecting CQI activities with data collection processes and findings
Supports development of jurisdictional improvement plans, and implementation of improved processes based upon federal review findings
Manages tasks and deliverables for contract compliance with minimal supervision
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree and 6 years of experience comprising of 3 years of focus experience required (focus experience may vary based upon assignment)
Experience in child welfare and/or highly related field
Experience analyzing and visualizing child welfare administrative data sets including state administrative data, and/or federal child welfare reporting such as the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) and the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) reporting
Experience with child welfare federal reporting processes such as: Child and Family Services Plans (CFSP) and Annual Progress and Services Reports (APSRs), Child and Family Services Review (CFSR)-related documents and reports including the Statewide Data Indicators (SWDI), FFPSA prevention plans, materials related to other federal reviews (e.g., National Youth in Transition Database), formula grant plans (e.g., Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and Children's Justice Act), demonstration grants reports, discretionary grant work plans and reports, Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) applications, Court Improvement Program (CIP) plans and other sources to systematically assess the needs of state and territorial public child welfare agencies
Familiarity with Comprehensive Child Welfare Information Systems (CCWIS) requirements
Experience working in and/or providing consultation and support to public child welfare agencies to select, implement, and monitor the use of risk and safety assessment tools and protocols (i.e., assessment selection or protocol development; implementation; training; coaching; and examination of assessment reliability/validity)
Experience interpreting and communication jurisdictions' needs and strengths through use of data
Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Proficient in using Tableau and PowerBi independently
Proficient in Project Management/CRM software (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet, Salesforce)
Experience with one or more statistical packages such as SPSS, SAS, R, or other statistical packages
Ability to work with jurisdictions, including agency leadership and program manager staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with project team and jurisdiction, specifically the ability to communicate data results effectively to any audience and confidently make data-informed decisions
Strong knowledge of child welfare federal reviews and child welfare data systems
Creative and innovative thinking, to design and deliver data-driven solutions that increase efficiencies and reduce burden for jurisdictions and within the project team
Analytical skills to extract data insights, trends, and outcomes
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to write clear and concise copy with attention to detail and target audience focus with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills
Self-motivated and proactive, to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision and guidance. Adaptable and flexible, to cope with changing requirements and technologies
Leadership and management skills to initiate, plan, execute, and deliver data-driven projects with a growth mindset
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (federal government background check)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation
Regularly uses a computer, keyboard, and mouse
Normal or corrected vision to read documents, view computer screens, and perform tasks that require visual accuracy
Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone
Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents
Ability to move within the office environment to access equipment, files, and interact with colleagues
Ability to handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks
Ability to travel 10% -20%, on average, based on the project needs
Preferred
Proficient in Python, SQL, and in cloud-based data management platform (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks)
Ability to conduct advanced statistical analyses with minimal supervision
Spanish fluency (oral and written)
Company
JBS International, Inc.
Established in 1985 by two women, JBS International, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gail Bassin
Co-CEO
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