Researcher 5 (Child Welfare Researcher)
Position Overview
This position is fully funded by sponsored funds.
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) is located in the School of Social Work in the College of Education and Human Development. CASCW supports the education and training of child welfare professionals, identifies and examines effective child welfare practice methods, informs the public and policy makers about various child welfare issues, and incorporates research and evaluation findings into School of Social Work curriculum and training opportunities.
The individual hired into this 12-month, 1.0 FTE, annually-renewable Researcher 5 (9742R5) position will work collaboratively with CASCW leadership to:
- Develop and implement externally funded, child welfare-focused research projects
- Seek additional opportunities via grant writing and community partnership
Currently funded projects include a study to better understand what supported children with complex mental/behavioral health needs and their families on their care journey, despite the ongoing challenges of accessing care in certain longer-term settings, like hospital emergency departments, and an ongoing collaboration to support implementation of a previously developed program evaluation framework. It is expected that the Child Welfare Researcher will carry out their work with attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of the research and evaluation process and while collaborating with others in this work, including University and external stakeholders (e.g., Department of Children, Youth, and Families, non-profit agencies, child welfare agencies, etc.). Primary duties will involve research and evaluation design and implementation (e.g. research design and instrument development, data collection and management, data analysis and writing technical and translational reports). The researcher in this position will also co-author reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, research briefs, and other dissemination products and present findings to a wide stakeholder audience, including researchers, administrators, and policy makers.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct Research (90%)
- Administration & Planning (10%)
Job Post
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Researcher 5 (Child Welfare Researcher) |
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Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare -- University of Minnesota |
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St. Paul, MN
United States
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9/27/2024 |
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Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in social work, public health, education, or related social science discipline with one or more years of research or evaluation training
- Demonstrated capacity to consult and collaborate with external stakeholders from diverse fields, communities, and with diverse perspectives/experiences on project planning, research design, and dissemination
- Experience designing and completing analyses for research and evaluation projects that employ a variety of research methodologies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – both technical and scholarly – to meet the diverse communication needs and styles of project stakeholders and the broader community
- Demonstrated ability to translate research and evaluation findings into reports and presentations accessible by frontline practitioners and educators
- Ability to work independently and in team-based settings
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to advocating for an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and identities
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in social work, family studies, education, or related field with substantial research & publication record
- Demonstrated project development and project management skills
- Experience providing technical assistance to community and University partners
- Knowledge of and experience working with statistical computing and coding software (Stata, SPSS, R, NVivo)
- Understanding of child welfare and/or foster care service delivery, including disparities and social inequities evident in these systems
- Understanding of evaluation issues pertinent to child welfare workforce development and systems change
- Direct practice experience working with children and families
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This listing expires on: 11/11/2024 |
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