Data & Evaluation Specialist for Child Well-Being Programs

Northern Illinois University; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University is seeking an IPS Data and Evaluation Specialist (1728) to support the Intensive Placement Stabilization program. You will collect, validate, and analyze data, generate dashboards, and report outcomes to strengthen fidelity and drive program improvements.

Under supervision, you will design evaluation strategies, monitor fidelity, and provide feedback to staff and partners. This role requires collaboration with DCFS/CWCA staff and cross-functional teams to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public administration, statistics, data science, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting in child welfare, social services, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, public administration, statistics, data science, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, validation, and maintenance of program and provider data, fidelity measures, and contract monitoring.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess outcomes and well-being.
• Generate dashboards and performance reports for internal and external use.
• Translate data findings into actionable insights for program improvement.
• Collaborate to design and implement evaluation strategies specific to the program.
• Monitor fidelity and program performance through data review and analysis.
• Provide feedback on outcome trends and improvements to staff and partners.
• Support development of fidelity measurement tools and evaluation frameworks.
• Engage with providers and DCFS/CWCA staff to ensure timely data reporting.
• Present findings in CQI and implementation meetings.
• Provide technical assistance on data entry and interpretation of results.
• Build data literacy and evaluation capacity across the team.

Skills

Data analysis

Data reporting

Dashboards

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Computer software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public administration, statistics, data science, or related field

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, public administration, statistics, data science, or related field

Job description

Northern Illinois University is seeking an IPS Data and Evaluation Specialist (1728) to support the Intensive Placement Stabilization program. You will collect, validate, and analyze data, generate dashboards, and report outcomes to strengthen fidelity and drive program improvements.

Under supervision, you will design evaluation strategies, monitor fidelity, and provide feedback to staff and partners. This role requires collaboration with DCFS/CWCA staff and cross-functional teams to enhance