James Bell Associates · 1 week ago
Senior Research Associate: Child Welfare Deputy Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expJames Bell Associates (JBA) is a nationally recognized program evaluation and applied research firm specializing in evaluations of health and social service programs. They are seeking a Senior Research Associate/Deputy Director to support a major federal child welfare project by managing activities related to federal review processes and providing technical assistance.
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Responsibilities
Participate in teams, work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and deliver training to jurisdictions participating in the Child and Family Services Reviews and Title IV-E Reviews
Provide in-person training on instruments, a case review system, roles and responsibilities of reviewers, and activities to take place during the review week
Manage the activities of review teams, including consultants, who will travel onsite to conduct the federal reviews
Revise content for protocols, instruments and resources as needed and support federal staff in their implementation of these protocols and application of instruments and resources
Author technical memos, TA tools, issue briefs, webinar presentations, and reports
Contribute to company’s business development activities, including generating ideas and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a master's degree with 7+ years of experience child or human development, social work, family studies, education, psychology, or a related field
Knowledge and professional experience in child welfare
Knowledge, understanding, and demonstrated expertise in child welfare policy and practice; system and program improvements; adult-learning and education; and in-depth understanding of federal laws, regulations, policies and requirements that guide the Child and Family Services Review and Title IV-E processes
Experience developing guidance documents, training materials, and procedures manuals
Experience managing a team of staff and consultants
Strong, effective written communication skills, including technical writing and use of plain language
Excellent oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively as an individual as well as part of a team
Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail; flexibility to lead and manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines
Preferred
Experience with Child and Family Services Reviews and Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews
Demonstrated experience with federally mandated reviews
Task management experience and report writing
Benefits
Health care coverage
A 401(K)-matching plan
Profit sharing
Company
James Bell Associates
James Bell Associates is an evaluation research firm that offers practical technical assistance and training to enhance evaluation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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