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Salary $5,630 - $7,387 a month job type full-time
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Description
This position is available for 100% telework anywhere within washington stateSalary listed does not include the 5% premium for the dual-language requirement.
The department of children, youth, and families (dcyf) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factorsWe believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve, and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
We`re looking for a licensing data systems quality assurance coordinator (ma5) to support data quality efforts for the policy, quality & data systems team within the licensing divisionTogether we will work toward the common goal of eliminating child and youth outcome disparities based on race and ethnicityOur vision is that `all washington`s children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community.`
The opportunity:
We are searching for a detail-oriented, data expert who can provide comprehensive quality assurance services in the licensing divisionThis individual will be instrumental in determining to scope of the policy, regulation, and practice issues, while identifying data anomalies and leading data clean-up effortsThe candidate will work with multiple data systems, including wa compass, foster parent application portal, and famlinkIf you possess expertise in data systems, and have a passion to enhance systems that ultimately effect child and family wellbeing, then we encourage you to apply today and join our team at dcyf.
Some of what you will get to do:
Use statistical reasoning and established quality control methods to evaluate data for completeness and determine accuracy, reliability, and reasonableness.
Identify potentially problematic data and verify, edit, or update as needed.
Use data analysis to identify areas needing improvement, training, and additional policy clarification.
Work with internal system users to develop training and or corrective action plans to address improper practices that create data anomalies.
Maintain extensive knowledge of dcyf related to rcws, wacs, federal iv-e requirements, and licensing division policies and procedures.
Prioritize licensing division data systems clean-up in support of quality assurance efforts.
Document, prioritize, test, and approve licensing division related famlink enhancements.
Coordinate requests with the dcyf famlink development team.
Work with licensing division product owners to identify and coordinate system use requirements.
Collaborate system customer service teams to coordinate system upgrades and resolutions.
Work with leadership to identify potential racial equity and social justice (resj) biases inherent in licensing data systems.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, social science administration, or a related field, and five years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the following areas:
Conducting research
Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
Leading business projects
Managing business operations
Developing business policies
Supervising
Fluent in speaking and writing in english and spanish.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Knowledge of government organization policies, rules, procedures, and program needs, federal and local government functions, licensing methods and procedures in child care licensing, research methods, and data collection.
Experience speaking before groups, compiling written reports, obtaining cooperation of other departments and government agencies.
Experience working effectively and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Experience understanding and working effectively with diverse populations.
Experience building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience evaluating, compiling, and organizing data into reports to inform policy and practice.
Experience understanding, conceptualizing, structuring, and administering quality review programs.
Experience assessing and understanding program complexities and developing recommendations for improvement to meet outcome goals.
Experience in leadership, public speaking, mediations, negotiations, and planning.
How do i apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
Cover letter
Current resume
To take advantage of veteran`s preference please attach your dd-214, member 4 long-form, or your ngb-22Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.
Supplemental information:
Per governor inslee’s proclamation 21-14 (download pdf reader) (download pdf reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than october 18, 2021Being fully vaccinated against covid-19 is a condition of employmentBeing fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized covid-19 vaccine regimenIf you are a selected candidate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in order to become/remain a dcyf employeeYou may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet the requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.
The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submittedAll information may be verified and documentation may be requiredApplications with comments such as `see attachments` or `n/a` in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conductedInformation 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 position.
Dcyf is an equal opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion and respect.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Need accommodation throughout the application/interview process? unable to apply on-line? contact the recruitment team at dcyf.jobs@dcyf.wa.gov or (360) 628-0114 or the telecommunications device for the deaf at 800-833-6388
Experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application? call neogov toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
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