Program Evaluation and Data Analyst

Job Title: Program Evaluation and Data Analyst

Location: Loop Office

Supervisor: Program Evaluation and Data Manager

Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across the Chicago Metropolitan area! We''re here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our communities thrive and reach their full potential! With 11 centers already up and running, we''re eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. That''s why we''re on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey!

The Program Evaluation and Data Analyst must be a motivated self-starter who is interested in program analysis and evaluation and data entry management, as well as data systems in a mission-driven organization. The position requires a detail-oriented capacity for data collection, data entry, cleaning, and analysis, and a systems level thinker with the ability to critically assess data and determine possible solutions to improve outcomes and build capacity. Central to the role will be the ability to initiate program evaluation inquiries, analyze data, assess outcomes, monitor, and ensure program compliance. This role will serve as a liaison between our centers and the communities in which they are located during public activities in order to promote the mission of and develop participation at Family Focus.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with the Quality Assurance team, you will evaluate the effectiveness of Family Focus'' programs, mission alignment, and service delivery through outcomes monitoring and data analysis
• Working closely with manager to support the development and implementation of the Theory of Change and mission alignment initiatives. Working across the organization to identify and develop data collection gaps, goals, and processes
• Supporting reporting, grant monitoring, and data integrity with all program database systems
• Preparing monthly accurate and concise reports on program compliance that are often time sensitive and deadline driven
• Supporting staff learning and adoption of industry best practices for data collection, program evaluation, and performance management.
• Collecting, entering and/or transferring information from various sources into databases, spreadsheets, or software programs. Supporting data entry (intake information, participant surveys, screenings, assessments, etc.).
• Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data by verifying sources and editing errors.
• Conducting site observations, complete observational reports, and provide feedback to staff

The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Applied Mathematics, Social Work, Early Childhood Development, Psychology or Economics,
• A minimum 1-3 years of experience in a data intensive role
• Demonstrated ability to think systematically, analytically, and logically
• Ability to be creative and engage in proactive system-level problem solving
• Microsoft Office proficiency (advanced proficiency with Excel and Word required) and comfort learning new online systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to inspire others, providing trainings, facilitations, presentations, and compelling written documentation.
• Strong skills in planning, anticipating problems, and responding to problems with solutions-focused thinking
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively - managing expectations across projects
• Skills using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platform a plus

The team at Family Focus is uniquely committed to the success of our participants and the values that unite us: family support, recognition, respect, and honor for each other, delivery of excellence in all we do, and trust in the richness of our diversity. We offer excellent benefits and time off that include wellness days! Apply today and make a difference tomorrow. To learn more about Family Focus, visit www.family-focus.org

Expected Salary: Not to exceed $55,000/year.

This is a full-time exempt position.

Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: https://www.family-focus.org/career-benefits/

Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Data System, Data Collection, Data Analyst