Sr. Child Welfare Data Analyst JO#6280

San Francisco, California


Employer: State Of California
Industry: 
Salary: $7710 - $11565 per month
Job type: Full-Time

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage large-scale research and data collection projects on child welfare outcomes to support court participation in the Children and Family Services Review (CFSR).

• Assess needs and priorities for data analytics and metrics drawn from (for example) Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD), and the JRTA and JCATS database.

• Develop and guide research design, including program evaluation, statistical sampling, and qualitative/quantitative analysis.

• Assist in creating data collection projects for CFSR and Title IV-E audit metrics.

• Conduct advanced statistical analyses (regression, survival analysis, variance analysis) to evaluate court process outcomes for foster youth.

• Evaluate data access from court case management and state agency systems.

• Collaborate with Data Analytics Unit, Office of Court Research, and IT to meet court data needs.

• Serve as a SME on foster care projects and attend CIP meetings on data, hearings, and legal representation.

• Work with data analysts to ensure data governance and coordination on overlapping projects.

• Oversee grant funding allocation, data collection, and outcome reporting for grant programs.

• Analyze data for annual CIP self-assessments and Title IV-E permanency grant training outcomes

Working Conditions

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policymaking body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council's staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California's most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council's San Francisco or Sacramento office and reside in the areas surrounding this location. The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. Beginning in September 2024, employees will work in the office at least one day each week. Beginning in January 2025, employees will work in the office at least two days per week.

Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
  • SENIOR ANALYST
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-451656

Position #(s):
156-100-3370-XXX

Working Title:
Sr. Child Welfare Data Analyst JO#6280

Classification:
SENIOR ANALYST $7,710.00 - $11,565.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

OVERVIEW

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Child Welfare Data Analyst (Limited Term Senior Analyst) for the Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC), Judicial Resources and Technical Assistances unit.

The Sr. Child Welfare Data Analyst position is a regular, full-time, limited term assignment for a duration of no more than 3 years.

The Sr. Child Welfare Data Analyst will conduct research and statistical analysis to support court compliance with state and federal laws, including successful performance on Title IV-E audits. This role focuses on complex data projects related to child welfare outcomes, utilizing data from multiple sources such as the California Child Welfare Indicators Project (CCWIP), Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), and the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD). Proficiency in statistical programs such as R or Python and data visualization software such as Power BI is required. Key responsibilities include designing data collection projects, providing technical assistance for data sharing agreements, collaborating with research teams, and overseeing grant funding allocation and outcomes reporting. This incumbent will also act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on foster care-related projects.

Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/11/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy.

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Judicial Council of California
Primary Exam Contact
Attn: Please apply ONLINE in the benefits section below
455 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco , CA 94102-3688

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits
HOW TO APPLY

This position is Open Until Filled and requires the submission of our official application, a resume and a response to the supplemental questions. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by October 11, 2024 .

To complete an online application, go to job opening #6280 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (415) 865-4272.

PAYMENT & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $7,710 - $11,565 per month

(Starting salary will be $7,710 per month)

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year

• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave

• 1 personal holiday per year

• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs

• CalPERS Retirement Plan

• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Pretax Parking

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers
Human Resources Contact:
Alexis Ortiz
(415) 865-4565
Alexis.Ortiz@jud.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Sandra Grace
(415) 865-8944
Sandra.Grace@jud.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Supplemental Questionnaire

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, please provide a response to the following question:

1. Please describe a recent data project that you worked on. Include information about the audience, the objective of the project, your role in the project, the findings or outcomes, and how you shared or displayed your results.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Created: 2024-10-02
Reference: JC-451656
Country: United States
State: California
City: San Francisco
ZIP: 94130