The University of Maryland, School of Social Work’s Institute for Innovation and Implementation is recruiting a Research Data Analyst to support research initiatives under the Adult Services and Child Welfare Accountability (ASCWA) Project, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Human Resources, Social Services Administration (DHS/SSA), to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Maryland’s child welfare services.
Requirements
- Ability to understand and utilize social science terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
- Ability to perform work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to conduct library research and participate in the preparation of journal articles.
- Prior experience in child welfare is preferred.
- Knowledge of child welfare with an understanding of child maltreatment and child welfare systems.
Responsibilities
- Participate in monthly Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) case reviews by obtaining information from the state’s administrative data system and conducting interviews with key case participants.
- Synthesize and enter data obtained into the online monitoring system.
- Conduct annual focus groups by assisting in the recruitment of stakeholders and key participants as well as facilitating focus groups and, as needed, individual interviews.
- Assist in the preparation and writing of manuscripts, reports, and presentations by conducting descriptive statistics, generating data tables, and providing editorial support.
- Conduct library research and contribute to the preparation of and writing of research findings for publication of journal articles.
- Support the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the development of technical reports.
Other
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and interact with others from diverse backgrounds.
- Possess excellent organizational skills.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
- All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
