Research and Evaluation Specialist at University of Pittsburgh in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

The Research and Evaluation Specialist will carry out their job duties in a variety of potential focus areas including:

• Training, including foundational training of new caseworkers and supervisors


• Title IV-E education programs


• Organizational effectiveness/continuous quality improvement strategies


• Family and youth engagement strategies


• Older youth involved with child welfare


• County and statewide workforce development efforts


• County and statewide use of evidence-based programs


• County and statewide implementation of federal/state legislation (e.g., Family First Prevention Services Act)

A Master's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Work or closely related field is required and coursework in evaluation is preferred.

This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in a Program Evaluation role. Child welfare and/or another related human service field experience preferred.

In addition:

Occasional travel is required for this position. A valid driver's license is required.

PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates who desire consideration for this position MUST apply online.

Candidates must also attach a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Writing sample can be a full document or excerpt of a document, must be relevant to the position, should not exceed 5 years old, and should be limited to no more than five pages.

Experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations preferred. A commitment to achieving equity and inclusion in the child welfare system is a must. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/veterans.

The Child Welfare Resource Center operates in a hybrid work approach where work can be completed remotely, in the Mechanicsburg office, and in the field as necessary and appropriate.

For more information about the Resource Center, visit us at www.pacwrc.pitt.edu .

A Master's Degree in Psychology, Public Health, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Work or closely related field is required and coursework in evaluation preferred. This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in a Program Evaluation role. Child welfare and/or another related human service field experience preferred. Experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations is preferred. In addition:

A valid driver's license is required.