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The REA may work with Research Department members to design data collection, data collection tools such as forms and surveys, analyses and reports for purposes of management of the LEHS program and health and safety training, as well as continuous quality improvement and evaluation of the LEHS program and related quality support services. In addition, the REA will support the LEHS program in its data collection, and lead or manage the data analysis and reporting on license exempt child care. The REA will manage cross-departmental and cross-program cooperation necessary to support the LEHS work to monitor and support quality improvement in license-exempt child care programs. The REA will work with managers and staff members across programs and departments in identifying data-related operational needs; and help to promote, implement, and support a sustainable data-informed work culture and operations. All work to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with Company standards.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. The organization reserves the right to add to, delete, change, or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.\nWorks with Research team to design, develop, and support new and existing data collection, analysis and reporting related to the management, continuous improvement and evaluation of the License-exempt Health and Safety Resources program, health and safety training, and related provider quality support services, as needed. Data include both quantitative and qualitative data. \nManages data using database tools and develops data collection instruments such as forms and surveys, as needed.\nLearns and uses administrative data sets, such as the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program caseload data, DTP, and Gateways, and internal administrative databases. \nAccesses and analyzes Census data at tract level and links these data geographically to administrative data.\nWith the Research team, develops and fields surveys instruments and focus group; analyzes findings. \nWrites and co-writes reports that are clear to general reader, technically precise and useful to program improvement and policy formation.\nLearns and uses suitable data management tools such as Access and statistical tools, such as SPSS and R. \nParticipates on or leads other program evaluation and research projects and report writing. \nDevelops and maintains required job skills and core professional competencies.\n Attends and participates in required educational programs and staff meetings.\n Executes Illinois Action for Children’s workplace core values of collaboration, advocacy, respect, excellence and support (CARES).\nOther Functions: The organization may assign other functions to the job at its discretion.\nQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.\nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree (preferably in a social/human services, policy, or public administration/planning field) and a minimum of two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, including coursework in evaluation and research in education, and / human services.\nA Master’s degree is strongly preferred.\nOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nExperience in providing data support to unskilled staff.\nExperience with data analysis, preferably in a human/social services, research, or similar context. \nExperience with data analysis applications and tools such as SPSS, R, and related tools is required.\nExperience with data visualization and mapping with ArcGIS are desirable.\nExperience in designing, developing, and maintaining databases. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Salesforce, and Microsoft Access databases is desirable.\nStrong project management skills are required.\nFamiliarity with early childhood services and systems is strongly desired.\nBenefits of Working at IAFC:\nWorking with passionate team members that are driven by our Mission: Illinois Action for Children is a catalyst for organizing, developing, and supporting strong families and powerful communities where children matter most.\nWe strive to foster and implement a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization. We know it is not only critical to the success of diversity initiatives - but instrumental in creating an unbiased and inclusive workplace! It not only relates to the diverse clients we serve but also creates a positive employee experience.\n We offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. 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