CQI Program Manager: Child Welfare & Data Insights

La-Rabida-Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is seeking a Continuous Quality Improvement Manager (CQIM) to design, implement, and sustain CQI processes for DCFS coaching programs. The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, and ensuring fidelity and effectiveness of coaching initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a background in child welfare with experience in program evaluation and implementation science, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Typical hours are Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public administration or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in child welfare or related fields.
• Experience with program evaluation, quality improvement, or data-driven program management.
• Experience applying implementation science principles and working with evidence-based practices.
• Strong typing, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee CQI processes for DCFS coaching programs.
• Monitor implementation for fidelity, quality, and consistency.
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide recommendations to leadership for program enhancement.
• Collect, validate, and analyze data; create dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Support integration of CQI findings into operations.
• Schedule flexibility and administrative duties.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Organization

Data analysis

Database setup

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is seeking a Continuous Quality Improvement Manager (CQIM) to design, implement, and sustain CQI processes for DCFS coaching programs. The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, and ensuring fidelity and effectiveness of coaching initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a background in child welfare with experience in program evaluation and implementation science, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Typical hours are Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.