Research and Evaluation Analyst

at  Washington County OR

THE POSITION

The Washington County Juvenile Services Department is seeking a full-time Research and Evaluation Analyst. This position will provide critical data support, reporting, and evaluation to the Juvenile Services Department. If you are interested in working within the juvenile justice system, are able to bring data and critical thinking into complex situations, and enjoy the challenges of a high-paced environment you are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Juvenile Services Department is responsible for the supervision of high-risk youth in the community, including youth on probation and being diverted from the court system. Staff are responsible for maintaining court-ordered condition to protect public safety and work to restore victims. The Juvenile Services Department has core values of teamwork, excellence and integrity, and is guided by our 5 Drivers: assessing and responding to risk and needs, engaging clients, engaging the communities of our clients, using data to guide decision-making, and staff development.

The ideal candidate will be:

• a positive team player with excellent collaborative and communication skills, able to speak publicly and collaborate with system partners and the community.
• able to support a workplace with a great deal of activity and movement, while utilizing quick decision-making skills to problem solve.
• experienced in guiding project work and supporting multiple projects at once.
• organized and detail oriented.
• experienced in working with grant applications, reporting, and meeting designated goals.
• knowledgeable in EDI principles, with the ability to produce data through an equity lens able to create a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace equity, diversity and inclusion, and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Skilled in descriptive and predictive analyses, with a substantial knowledge of analytic software and other data presentation platforms.
• knowledgeable in management data reporting strategies and platforms, and has insight into key performance indicators suitable for juvenile justice to measure success.
• experienced in evidence-based interventions with youth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• A Master’s Degree in juvenile/criminal justice, social work, psychology, social sciences, or criminal justice applied research-related discipline.
• Five (5) years of pertinent professional research experience which must include responsibility for the determination of research design and method for a complete research project.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires the completion of a background check post offer.

ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

The Research and Evaluation Analyst will be a part of the Juvenile Services Department Leadership Team. This role will provide data and reports that help illuminate trends and issues, conduct program evaluation, present findings, and write and report on grants and other funding opportunities, and research evidence-based best practice trends.
The ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of public safety, strong analytic skills, strong presentation skills, and an understanding of grant funding mechanisms.
For a full listing of job duties and knowledge, skills, abilities (KSA’s), please see the Research and Evaluation Analyst here.