Dependency Data Analyst

Salary: $82,512.00 - $108,252.00 Annually Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA Job Type: Exempt Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2024-84 Department: Administrative Office of the Courts Opening Date: 11/07/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Description Make a Difference in the Court System Be a Part of the Change The Administrative Office of the Courts' Family & Youth Justice Programs (FYJP) is seeking an innovative and knowledgeable Dependency Data Analyst to run a one-year project to create a plan for identifying, collecting and reporting data on well-being and relational permanency for children involved in dependency court cases. This position will consult with a wide range of agencies and system partners, identify essential data indicators, and develop an actionable plan to fulfill the legislative requirements of Senate Bill 6068. Expanding access to data that describes the services and experiences of children and youth in the child welfare system will enhance to ability of courts and policy makers to identify effective practices, programs, and policies that benefit Washington families. Reporting to the FYJP Manager, this is a senior professional level job that works with minimal supervision and applies independent judgment and decision making on complex, and highly technical, major projects. This position will collaborate with AOC staff from the Washington State Center for Court Research and the Court Business Office, as well as courts, partner agencies, and people with lived expertise. Washington Courts Employment Opportunity Administrative Office of the Courts Dependency Data Analyst Administrative Services Division Our Mission : Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. POSITION DETAILS Job : 2024-84 Status : Project, Full-Time Location : Olympia, Washington Salary : Range 68: $82,512 - $108,252 per year (DOQ). Opens : November 7, 2024 Closes : Open until filled. First review of applications Monday, November 25, 2024, AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. Duration: This is a project position that is grant funded for one year once the candidate starts. WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment. Position is eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week. Duties Consultation and Collaboration: Collaborate with representatives from Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF), Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Health Care Authority (HCA), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Department of Corrections (DOC), tribal data experts, people with lived expertise, and other relevant entities to identify measures of relational permanency and child well-being. Facilitate discussions and meetings to gather insights and build consensus on data collection and reporting methods. Identify examples of productive data sharing agreements from other states and jurisdictions. Consult with national child welfare leaders about the need and structures for data sharing for the benefit of children, families and their communities. Data Evaluation and Reporting: Develop a comprehensive plan for reporting on child well-being, relational permanency and other legislatively required data, including how to make the information publicly available. Assess current rules and expectations about use of existing data to determine what can be reported and identify additional information that should be collected. Create a plan for tracking and reporting on contested orders within the dependency system, including specifying which party contested the order. Data Sharing Agreements: Identify necessary components and draft data-sharing agreements between the Administrative Office of the Courts and other agencies, including OSPI, HCA, DCYF, DOC, and DSHS, to ensure an accurate understanding of the needs of families in the dependency system. Research and Analysis: Prepare meeting notes and reports summarizing findings and recommendations for legislative reporting. Qualifications Relevant experience may substitute for the required education. Bachelor's degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field AND: Five (5) years of responsible experience in court administration and/or program development, including one (1) year in a supervisory or lead role and/or managing/directing groups or teams. Certain positions may require a law degree in addition to the qualifications above. THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred). Experience in project coordination, data collection, and reporting, particularly in child welfare or social services. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience with group facilitation and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Knowledge of state laws and regulations related to child welfare and dependency court systems. Familiarity with education and health care information data protections and permitted uses under FERPA and HIPPA. Familiarity with data-sharing and data governance practices and agreements in governmental or non-profit settings. Understanding of the rules of data use, the data life cycle, data quality and data security. Familiarity with one or more data system(s) for the following agencies: DCYF, courts, Department of Corrections, public education, and DSHS. Supplemental Information For more information about the position, to review the job description , application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the positio n CLICK HERE TO APPLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency need. Travel (including overnight) may be required to meet job responsibilities. Positions in this job description are overtime exempt unless they are paid hourly and/or do not meet Washington's Minimum Wage Act salary threshold. The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitmentcourts.wa.gov. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. SPECIAL NOTE : Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. More than Just a Paycheck Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 12-31-2022