RESEARCH CONSULTANT, POC Engagement
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 31, 2019
Req #: | 168025 |
Department: | SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK |
Posting Date: | 05/30/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education |
Shift: | First Shift |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
The School Of Social Work is like no other. Our Communities in Action initiative uses an innovative strategy that draws on the strength of local communities to foster healthy behaviors for young people. Our research and innovation centers are developing and deploying science – based solutions that accelerate social change for the greatest number with the greater need. Our innovative academic programs and guided field placements provide the foundation for a viable career dedicated to human justice and social change. We are driving social change that is making news in local communities and beyond, as part of our deep commitment to fulfill the UW’s innovation imperative.
The School of Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Consultant, for Partners for Our Children
Partners for Our Children (POC) focuses new thinking, resources and expertise to improve outcomes for children, youth and families served by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families. POC performs needed research and data analysis and translates its findings for key partners. We work to identify promising practices, policy changes and programs that will have the most significant impact for children and families in Washington State. POC is based on campus at the UW and has the opportunity to leverage the academic community to optimize our work.
Partners for Our Children, has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Consultant (60-100% FTE). This position is established to own and coordinate various evaluation activities regarding child welfare social work education, professional development, and caregiver training in Washington. The target populations include Title IV-E social work students, public child welfare agency staff, and foster parents and relatives who provide out-of-home care for children. This position provides an opportunity to design and implement evaluation strategies in support of continuous quality improvement efforts.
This position will promote evidence informed child welfare policy and practice by reviewing research literature, coordinating evaluation projects, designing data collection tools, conducting data analysis, and sharing findings to inform program development. This position will require strong collaboration skills to address barriers to implementation, support the use of technology and the use of data to for continuous quality improvement.
The Research Consultant contributes to the development and evaluation of a competency based workforce development system for the state child welfare agency. This position leverages research and knowledge from the University for training of public employees who work with vulnerable children and families.
Responsibilities
This position will support evaluation of CWTAP education, classroom-based training, e-learning and coaching interventions. This position will involve collaboration, research design, data collection and analysis, and contributing to dissemination of research. Under the direction of research faculty and project manager, this position will:
Review Literature and Curricula (10%)
Instrument Design and Data Collection (35%)
Data Analysis (30%)
Dissemination (10%)
Collaboration and Communication (15%)
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Desired
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
BENEFITS
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Application Process:
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Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed
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