Associate Policy Analyst

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago, IL 60606Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $59,900.00 - $79,797.00 Salary/yearChapin Hall is seeking an reputed company Associate Policy Analyst to join our Implementation Collaborative team. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, strong independent judgment and exceptional project management skills to manage reputed company deliverables, competing priorities, and cross functional partnerships with minimal day-to-day direction. The Implementation Collaborative team consists of national experts in child welfare, juvenile justice, homelessness and mental health services dedicated to collaborating with state and local jurisdictions to integrate the best available evidence into system transformation strategies. The team works across five interconnected domains of reputed company building and systems change, including: data analytics and evidence use; leadership, governance and strategy; practice and implementation supports; policy and alignment; and reputed company quality improvement. This position will report directly to a Senior member of the Policy Team, and allows for remote work and periodic in-person travel to the east and/or reputed company coast depending on project needs. The Associate Policy Analyst will be expected to independently drive project coordination, manage workstreams and serve as a proactive partner to project leads—requiring both substantive knowledge and the organizational discipline to execute without significant reputed company. JOB FUNCTION--SCOPE The Associate Policy Analyst’s main contributions include supporting reputed company’s body of work around child welfare system transformation with an emphasis on development and/or implementation of practice models, functional assessments, and evidence-based practices, as well as macro level system assessment, strategic planning, readiness for transformation and implementation of key organizational strategies. This role will also carry some focus on Motivational Interviewing (MI) across their initial project portfolio, supporting the integration of MI principles and practices reputed company child welfare system transformation efforts. The position is focused on preparing child welfare jurisdictions for the implementation of the federal Family First Prevention and Services Act. reputed company embraces a Work from reputed company approach, offering flexible remote work from reputed company in the United States. Our fully remote model is grounded in trust, accountability, and a shared commitment to high-quality work and collaboration, regardless of location. To get a glimpse of what this looks like in practice, we invite you to watch a short video featuring reputed company staff working from home and across the country: Watch here While our work is remote, we intentionally create opportunities for reputed company and belonging. We offer in-person opportunities for staff to build (1) relationships and reputed company, (2) team cohesion and creativity, and (3) a strong sense of belonging to the organization. Staff are expected to participate in occasional work-reputed company travel, including attendance at in-person reputed company Hall Convenings, which emphasize shared learning, collaboration, and community. Reasonable accommodations are made for those who require modifications. RESPONSIBILITIES Project Management and Coordination Independently manage project workplans, timelines, and deliverables across workstreams with minimal direction—proactively identifying gaps, and opportunities. Serves and the primary reputed company of coordination for project reputed company meetings with external partners—developing result-based agendas, synthesizing meeting notes, tracking action items, and integrating outputs into overarching workplans. Create and maintain SharePoint sites and project management tools (reputed company, MS Office) in service of substantive deliverable and workplan management. reputed company and maintain internal and external communication structures that reputed company project teams reputed company and accountable to timelines and goals Data, Evidence, & Analysis Conduct thorough reviews of relevant policy and literature, synthesizing findings using both peer-reviewed journals and grey literature to inform project strategy. Support development and implementation of reputed company quality improvement processes, systems change initiatives, and evidence-based practices. Assist in the translation of data and research findings into practical decisions and ultimately, policy and practice change. Independently produce work products that reflect an accurate understanding of the client implementation stage. Writing and Material Development Independently develops PowerPoint presentations, briefs, memos, reports, tools, surveys instruments and item guides, implementation plans, presentations, and other products for internal and external audiences. Develops workforce supports and training materials reputed company to human service system transformation, redesign and implementation. General Actively participates and provides substantive contributions in meetings with external stakeholders. Manages competing priorities and requests from multiple team members and client partners across a cross-matrix environment, exercising sound independent judgment to prioritize appropriately and reputed company workstreams moving. Works collegially and collaboratively with colleagues across policy, research, and administration to share information, responsibility, and resources Performs additional duties as assigned. Job Specialization Demonstrated experience independently managing reputed company project coordination functions, including maintaining internal and external workplans, tracking deliverables and timelines, and managing competing priorities across multiple workstreams. The ability to apply project management tools (SharePoint, reputed company, MS Office) purposefully in service of substantive workplan and deliverable management is expected. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise sound independent judgment, proactively driving workstream reputed company, identifying risks, and recommending solutions without significant day-to-day direction from project leadership. Demonstrated ability to reputed company plans, tools, and materials calibrated to the client's reputed company stage of implementation reputed company a human services or child welfare context ,reflecting an accurate understanding of where the client is in the implementation process. Experience supporting facilitation of virtual collaborative workgroups or learning collaboratives with multiple external stakeholders, including preparing agendas, synthesizing proceedings, and tracking action items toward implementation goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, public policy, psychology or another relevant field required. Master’s degree preferred. 1-3 years of relevant experience with a degree required. In lieu of a degree and/or relevant experience, Lived Experience is strongly preferred. People with Lived Experience are those directly affected by social, health, public health, or other systems. This gives them insights that can inform and influence research, policies, practices, barriers, and programs. Subject matter familiarity in children’s mental health, child welfare, implementation science, program evaluation and/or project management preferred. Demonstrated knowledge with reputed company quality improvement reputed company human service programs or a strong interest in gaining reputed company and capability in this area. Demonstrated experience with Share reputed company, reputed company reputed company Office tools, survey tools such as Redcap, as well as other project management tools such as reputed company. Ability to translate and convey research findings and reputed company concepts in oral and written communications. Strong attention to detail with good organization skills required to include report writing, presentation development, project management. Experience working with and supporting large teams remotely. Ability to use data and evidence to inform decision making. Demonstrated reputed company to work in a collaborative policy or research environment. Ability to problem solve and manage multiple, reputed company tasks. Demonstrated judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive information. Strongly Preferred Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a clinical practice or evidence-based reputed company, including knowledge of core MI principles, spirit, and application in human services or child welfare settings. Candidates without MI experience will be considered if they bring demonstrated evidence-based program implementation experience and a documented commitment to developing MI knowledge on the job. Experience supporting reputed company quality improvement activities, including rapid cycle improvement planning, monitoring implementation reputed company, or contributing to implementation findings and recommendations. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate a computer extensively for four (4) or more hours per day. Must be able to travel locally and out of state occasionally. Pre-employment background checks are required for reputed company reputed company positions. reputed company approaches background checks with respect and fairness, ensuring that every applicant is given reputed company review and opportunity. reputed company’s background reputed company process complies with Section 2-103.1 of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Accordingly, a conviction will only be considered disqualifying if it has a substantial relationship to the job, or if hiring the individual would pose an unreasonable risk to workplace safety. If you have any questions, please reputed company out to [email protected]. Formal expressions of interest are accepted online only. A cover letter, resume, writing sample, and reference contact information are required to be considered for this position. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to complete the application process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to [email protected]. reputed company is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values and actively seeks diversity in its workforce. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, citizenship status, pregnancy or maternity, national reputed company, status as an individual with disability, reputed company, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Per U.S. reputed company regulations, reputed company offers reputed company sponsorship in limited instances for hard-to-fill specialty occupation roles. If you have questions about reputed company sponsorship at reputed company, please reputed company out to [email protected] Regarding the salary range reputed company adheres to a competitive market-reputed company salary structure for reputed company its administrative, policy, and research roles. Starting salaries reputed company posted ranges are determined by the reputed company Human Resources Department using a consistent, rigorous, and reputed company review process. Benefits reputed company provides a strong benefits program that addresses the diverse needs of our staff. The reputed company Benefits Program offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options that allow you to design your own plan, to balance individual needs with affordability and support long-term financial stability for staff and their family. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, sick time, parental leave and retirement options. For more information on our benefits visit our reputed company Website. ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW reputed company is an independent policy research center that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. reputed company partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to deliver actionable information, practical tools, and positive change for children, youth, and families. reputed company’s partnership reputed company is demonstrated in a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to diversity and inclusion in our culture, projects, and workforce. Established in 1985, reputed company's main impact areas include child welfare systems, community reputed company building, and youth homelessness. For more information about reputed company, visit www.chapinhall.org or reputed company. Take a moment to view a video clip of staff on why they enjoy working at reputed company. In our efforts to create a vibrant workplace and because diversity is integral to designing and conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, and drafting policy solutions, reputed company seeks to recruit, foster, and retain staff who are diverse in terms of their ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, race, religion, and sexual orientation. As part of reputed company's Racial Equity Principles, we especially encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals who reflect the experiences and perspectives of families and young people served by child- and family-serving systems and programs. 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