Associate Policy Analyst (Clinical MI)

Chapin Hall is seeking an experienced Associate Policy Analyst to join our Implementation Collaborative team. The Implementation Collaborative team consists of national public and private child welfare experts dedicated to collaborating with child welfare agency leadership to integrate the best available evidence into system transformation strategies designed to achieve agency goals and create positive change and improved outcomes for vulnerable children and families. The team works across five interconnected domains of capacity building and systems change, including: data analytics and evidence use; child welfare agency leadership, governance and strategy; practice and implementation; policy and fiscal alignment; and continuous quality improvement in multiple jurisdictions across the country.

The Associate Project Associate will support projects and activities that span the Implementation Collaborative's five domains of capacity building and systems change noted above, as well as contribute to Chapin Hall's growing work focused on preparing child welfare jurisdictions for the implementation of the federal Family First Prevention and Services Act. This Associate Policy Analyst's main contributions are anticipated to include supporting Chapin Hall's body of work around child welfare system transformation with an emphasis on the development and implementation of Motivational Interviewing across our Family First portfolio.

This position will report directly to a Chapin Hall Policy Fellow or Senior Policy Analyst and allows for remote work and periodic in-person attendance at Chicago, IL meetings. Additionally, this position will participate in daily virtual meetings and travel to the east and/or west coast for in-person meetings depending on assigned projects.

Chapin Hall embraces a "Work from Anywhere" approach which offers flexible remote work from anywhere in the United States. Chapin Hall also offers in-person opportunities for staff to build: 1) connections, 2) team cohesion and creativity, and 3) a sense of belonging to the organization. All staff are expected to travel to and engage in a minimum of two annual 2-day "All Hall Convenings" featuring shared learning, teamwork, and fellowship. Reasonable accommodations are made for those who require modifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain work plans to guide implementation of clinical practices or evidence-based programs within child welfare organizations.
• Conducts thorough and critical reviews of relevant literature and synthesizes findings, with a specific focus on Motivational Interviewing.
• Develops briefs, memos, reports, tools, surveys instruments and item guides, implementation plans, presentations and other products for internal and external audiences.
• Develops communications materials to support implementation and systems change efforts.
• Responds timely and thoughtfully to jurisdictional partners and Chapin Hall leadership in the execution of the scope of work for each project.
• Manages competing priorities and requests from multiple team members and client partners and prioritizes appropriately.
• Works collegially and collaboratively with colleagues across policy, research, and administration to share information, responsibility and resources.
• Creates and maintains Share Point sites, project work plans, and other project management tools.
• Coordinates administrative functions and logistics of project-related meetings with key external partners, funding and policy stakeholders.
• Develops meeting materials including results-based agendas, synthesizes meeting proceedings and action items, integrates meeting planning and outputs with overarching project plans and work plans, tracks completion of action items.
• Develops and refines PowerPoint presentations and other presentation materials, talking points and handouts.
• Manages project communications occurring on digital platforms (websites, social media)
• Performs additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, public policy, psychology or another relevant field required. Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of one to three (1-3) years of relevant experience with a degree required.
• Subject matter expertise in motivational interviewing (MI) and mental health or clinical social work. Additional subject matter expertise in child welfare practice and policy strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Share Point, all Microsoft Office tools, survey tools such as Redcap, as well as other project management tools.
• Experience working with and supporting large teams.
• Experience coordinating and contributing to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience supporting and/or co-facilitating large group electronic meetings with remote staff and clients.
• Strong attention to detail with good organization skills required to include report writing, presentation development, project management.
• Ability to translate and convey research findings and complex concepts in oral and written communications required.
• Ability to use data and evidence to inform decision making.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a collaborative policy or research environment required.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks required.
• Ability to ask for guidance and assistance when prioritizing.
• Demonstrated judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive information required.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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 all Chapin Hall positions. 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 recruiting@chapinhall.org.

Chapin Hall is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values and actively seeks diversity in its workforce. All 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 origin, status as an individual with disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Per U.S. Department of Labor regulations, Chapin Hall offers visa sponsorship in limited instances for hard-to-fill specialty occupation roles. If you have questions about visa sponsorship at Chapin Hall, please reach out to humanresources@chapinhall.org

Regarding the salary range

Chapin Hall adheres to a competitive market-aligned salary structure for all its administrative, policy, and research roles. Starting salaries within posted ranges are determined by the Chapin Hall Human Resources Department using a consistent, rigorous, and equitable review process.

Benefits

Chapin Hall provides a strong benefits program that addresses the diverse needs of our staff. The Chapin Hall 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 Chapin Hall Website.