Nonprofit Data Specialist, Child Welfare

Join a team that makes a difference in the lives of children and teens in the US foster care system!

NAA is seeking a Data Specialist to join its team!

Overview:

The Data Specialist will be responsible for managing, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative data collected from focus groups to create comprehensive reports for the National Center for Enhanced Post Adoption Support and National Center for Adoption-Competent Mental Health Services. Reporting to the National Director of Equity and Partnerships, the Data Specialist will use data to inform content creation and dissemination of best practice approaches to post adoption support that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and responsive.

National Adoption Association (NAA) is the largest and only national association focused exclusively on supporting public and private adoption professionals at all levels, including frontline workers, agency directors, and state adoption managers. Founded in 1982, NAA serves 500 members across the country, regularly convening members, to promote best and inclusive practices and increase competency in applying a race equity lens in all work with all families. NAA shares promising practices through various outreach tools: webinars, conferences, think tanks, and publications.

For over four decades, NAA has built professional relationships with those who administer and interact with child welfare services, including two decades of operating Children’s Bureau program AdoptUSKids. NAA brings tested, effective techniques and dissemination strategies from AdoptUSKids, strong national network, and reputation, to promote the Center’s work, including targeting specific communities with culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate content.

Education and Experience:

•Bachelors in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Management, or related field 

•At least 3 years of experience in data research, management, or analysis with demonstrated success in the nonprofit sector, preferably in child welfare.

•Experience with qualitative analysis software such as QDAS products, nVivo, PowerBI, Trint and ATLAS, Ti and similar software preferred.

•Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Requirements

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·Strong quantitative skills, including statistical analysis, and attention to detail.

·Proficiency in data analysis tools and ability to interpret complex data sets and extract actionable insights.

·Deep data visualization and executive presentation experience (Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce, Excel, etc.).

·Knowledge of data protection regulations and best practices.

·Strong verbal and written communications kills to effectively convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.

·Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to think and work independently, prioritize, and strategize.

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products and familiarity with GSuite.

·High level of teamwork with the ability to collaborate across the organization and with partner organizations.

·High level of integrity and ethical standards in handling sensitive data.

Role and Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Visualization:

•Collect, clean, and analyze data from target audience. Use qualitative data software tools (QDAS products, nVivo, PowerBI, Trint and ATLAS, Ti and similar software.)

•Identify trends, patterns, and correlations in data to provide actionable insights for marketing strategies.

•Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively to marketing teams and stakeholders.

•Analyzing data of programs that impact DEI disparities across child welfare.

•Contribute to the development of focus groups by utilizing multiple methods of data collection, analysis, and research to enrich and validate existing data.  

Data Collection & Management:

•Collaborate with trauma-informed consultants and internal team members to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and data needs.

•Optimize data collection methods to ensure comprehensive and relevant data gathering.

•Collect, clean, and maintain datasets from various sources.

•Ensure the accuracy and consistency of data across databases.

•Conduct regular audits to verify data quality and resolve discrepancies.

•Ensure data privacy and security in compliance with organizational policies and legal regulations.

Reporting & Documentation:

•Prepare regular reports and documentation to present findings and recommendations to sites and leadership for execution.

•Draft comprehensive data report of themes to communicate key performance indicators.

•Support the grant reporting efforts by providing necessary data insights.

•Create and maintain detailed documentation of data collection methods, data sources, and data management procedures.

Research & Support:

•Conduct research into best practices in utilizing data for focus group design.

•Provide meeting facilitation to support the National Director of Equity & Partnerships.

•Identify and source secondary data relevant to research projects from databases, publications, and other external sources.

•Provide support to internal and external team members regarding data-related methodologies, tools, and best practices.

•Stay up to date on the latest developments in data science and research methodologies to continuously improve data collection, management, and analysis practices.

Additional Notes

This position may require occasional evenings and weekends.  NAA conducts background checks on all employees. This position is grant-funded.

Benefits

Benefits and Compensation:

The Data Specialist salary starts at $55,000. As a member of our team, you will not only receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including a gold health plan, dental & vision insurance (100% employer paid for employees!); employer retirement plan contribution; and professional development opportunities, among others. You will also enjoy your work - knowing you are a part of a dedicated group of professionals making an impact.

NAA is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

How to Apply:

No phone calls please. Apply online at Data Specialist with a cover letter and resume by June 4, 2024.

Please note - applications without cover letters will not be considered.

About NAA:

Founded in 1982 under the name Adoption Exchange Association, the National Adoption Association is the country's premier national association of adoption professionals and organizations. NAA is the only national association focused exclusively on supporting the educational needs of those in the adoption profession. The organization serves adoption exchanges, private child-placing agencies, and public child welfare systems by engaging members in national discussions to eliminate barriers to foster care adoption and share best practices. Our mission is leaders advancing best practices in adoption from foster care. Our vision is to build the premier network of professionals and agencies to create innovative strategies and solutions so that every child has a permanent loving family. www.adoptnaa.org

NAA Racial Equity Statement:

As leaders in child welfare, we recognize systemic racism creates disparities that negatively impact our staff as well as the children and families we serve. NAA is committed to listening, learning, and taking actions to advance racial equity by:

·Continually and intentionally recruiting, hiring, and supporting diverse staff, including consultants and vendors;

·Using a racial equity lens in all of our programmatic work;

·Evaluating our organizational policies and procedures to ensure that they are antiracist[1];

·Allowing staff to be their authentic selves.

[1] Anti-Racism is defined as the work of actively opposing racism by advocating for changes in political, economic, and social life. Anti-racism tends to be an individualized approach and set up in opposition to individual racist behaviors and impacts.  Source: ProInspire sourcedRace Reporting Guide by Race Forward_V1.1.pdf