What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Analyst-Council on Children and Families position at State of New York - Children & Family Services, Office of?
- Conduct policy research and analysis across various early childhood activities and projects.
- Support in the ideation, development, and communication of policy ideas and recommendations.
- Coordinate with team leadership to support development and management of a dashboard to monitor progress towards early childhood policy goals
- Support with the development of programmatic reports and presentations, including the analysis of policy impact and programmatic outcomes.
- Collaborate with state agencies, partners, and community-based organizations on policy implementation and evaluation, including supporting the work of the Governor’s Early Childhood Advisory Council.
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings and webinars for CCF early childhood initiatives and topics.
Preferred Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to utilize and manipulate data for policy analysis and reporting
- Excellent writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong project management experience and ability to lead multiple projects from start to finish.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including state agencies, partners, and community-based organizations
- Ability to organize, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, data visualization, and virtual meeting and webinar tools.
Additional Comments Position may be available at either listed location, but the preferred location is Rensselaer.
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
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Salary : $97,874 - $123,715