Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The Research Scientist 4 will report to the Assistant Director of the Office of Research, Evaluation and Performance Analytics and will work with the Assistant Director to manage the research team responsible for Child Protective and Out-of-Home Services (e.g., Foster Care, Detention, and Juvenile Justice placements).
As a research team lead, the Research Scientist 4 will oversee a team of junior level researchers responsible for meeting the research, evaluation, and federal and state reporting requirements. Programmatic areas include detention, OCFS custodial youth, Runaway and Homeless Youth, dual systems and transition age youth in foster care. The individual assigned to this position works closely with Office leadership team to promote data driven practice and policies, and frequently represents the agency at meetings with other state agencies and external interest groups.
Primary tasks and responsibilities assigned to this position include: formulation of policy/program relevant research questions, keeping abreast of current research and program literature within assigned core areas, conceptualization and execution of research and applied evaluation (e.g., formative, process, impact) designs, development of data collection tools and protocols, data cleaning and analysis protocols, conducting multivariate data analyses, such as: linear, logistic regressions, factor analysis, survival analysis, structural equation modeling, and propensity score matching, technical report and/or manuscript preparation, dissemination of findings to internal and external audiences, and production of monitoring and outcome indicator reports, dashboards, and other reports aimed at translating data and research findings into useable, field friendly products that support implementation and continuous quality improvement activities.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Social Welfare, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or other related field, and five years of professional research experience* in the area(s) of child welfare, criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, program evaluation or other related field;
*A Master’s Degree in Social Welfare, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or other related field may substitute for one year of experience. A PhD in Social Welfare, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or other related field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
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Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - CMV
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.