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$ 152300 - 203119
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Description
Chapin Hall seeks a translational scholar to lead a multi-year equity-centered research and policy project on community-based prevention of child maltreatment and child welfare involvement. We seek to hire an individual who shares our core values and standards for advancing evidence-based solutions that strengthen families and promote well-being through community-based strategies that act to enhance families protective factors and childrens well-being. Chapin Hall seeks to address racial inequities inform decision making at the federal state and local levels; support the design and testing of interventions; and enable faithful implementation and adaptation that focuses on community-based prevention.
The successful applicant will bring research experience in community-based prevention and translation of findings into actionable policy and practice frameworks. This leader will oversee project vision methodology and deliverables from inception to implementation; be well versed in community-based prevention particularly as it applies in child welfare and other human service system contexts; have appreciation for the role of policy and practice in systems change; have experience in leading and coordinating complex projects; and have demonstrated success in designing and conducting qualitative research or mixed-method studies. The successful applicant will also have a demonstrated record of leading and collaborating with internal and external partners (e.g. community leaders and other implementers public and private funders policymakers) of securing funding and the ability to translate findings into actionable policy and practice frameworks.
This individual will lead Chapin Halls portfolio of research in community-based child welfare prevention and lead or collaborate in other community-based research initiatives. Additionally the Research Fellow will seek and maintain an active positive role in contributing to the organizational culture through formal and informal engagements mentoring and service.
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 and/or key team meetings featuring shared learning teamwork and fellowship. Reasonable accommodations are made for those who require modifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
- Direct a rigorous multi-year equity-centered applied research project focused on community-based child welfare prevention.
- Guide design and implementation of original actionable research.
- Guide collaborative meaning-making with community members and policymakers.
- Lead synthesis of findings into actionable policy frameworks and toolkits
Partnership and Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with community leaders policymakers and funders.
- Align research with equity diversity and community-engagement goals.
- Ensure that the research aligns with racial equity and community-based priorities.
- Represent the project at convenings conferences and in media.
Capacity-Building Areas of Focus
- Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary project staff fostering professional development and succession.
- Pursue new business opportunities grants and contracts to sustain and grow the portfolio.
- Contribute to Chapin Halls organizational strategy growth and positive culture through leadership collaboration and service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A doctoral degree in social work public policy public health sociology or another relevant field.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of research and evaluation in child welfare community-based prevention or related human services field.
Demonstrated ability to lead equity-centered participatory research.
Strong policy analysis skills and familiarity with federal/state/local prevention policies.
Excellent facilitation communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience working with culturally diverse communities and scholars of color
Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor staff
A track record in securing funding from multiple sources i.e. an established funded portfolio of translational research including grants and contracts from public (federal state jurisdictions) and private (foundations other sources) sources is preferred.
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. Chapin Hall approaches background checks with respect and fairness ensuring that every applicant is given equitable review and opportunity. Chapin Halls background check 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 reach out to
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 accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources by calling or by sending an email to
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
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
