What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data and Reporting Coordinator - Temporary position at State of Vermont - Department of Children and Families?
Overview
The Compliance Monitor ensures Vermont's adherence to the four core protections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) as reauthorized by the Juvenile Justice Reform Act (JJRA) of 2018:
- Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO)
- Sight and Sound Separation from adult inmates
- Jail Removal (prohibiting placement of youth in adult jails/lockups, with limited exceptions)
- Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities (R/ED)
This role conducts compliance monitoring across all facilities where youth may be held securely (e.g., police departments, court holding areas, juvenile/adult detention or correctional facilities), verify data, documents violations, and reports annually to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The position collaborates closely with ASU leadership, legal, law enforcement, and the Department of Corrections to protect youth in custody and support federal funding compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled and ad hoc site visits to secure facilities where youth may be held (juvenile detention/corrections, adult jail/lockup, police departments, court holding cells, other secure settings).
- Collect, review, verify juvenile holding logs and related data (semi-annually or annually) from all secure facilities.
- Coordinate with law enforcement leaders (e.g., Chiefs of Police) and Corrections personnel to schedule visits, obtain records, and confirm data quality.
- Track "interest of justice" hearings and report outcomes to the Director.
- Collaborate with the Department of Corrections to obtain and verify data on youth held in secure adult facilities and assess JJRA exception compliance.
- Prepare and submit annual compliance monitoring reports and data to OJJDP; ensure accuracy as part of the annual federal funding application.
- Document JJRA core requirement violations following established procedures; collaborate with the Youth Justice Specialist, Director, and legal for final approval and facility notification.
- Update and maintain DCF's Compliance Monitoring Manual and related protocols.
- Participate in monthly meetings with other state Compliance Monitors; attend relevant national conferences.
- Coordinate with the ASU team to deliver training and technical assistance (TA) on JJRA core requirements to law enforcement, DCF-FSD staff, and facility personnel.
- Provide consultation to DCF-FSD and the State Advisory Group on JJRA regulations, federal requirements, and best practices.
- Attend monthly ASU meetings and contribute to restorative plans/unit activities.
- Support development and updates to the State Advisory Group's three-year Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Strategic Plan, including compliance status updates.
Who May Apply
This position, Data and Reporting Coordinator - Temporary (Job Requisition #55279), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Sheri.Lynn@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting, but private means of transportation should be available for required travel outside the office. The role involves intensive interaction with department officials who may advocate strongly for their programs. Required recommendations may be difficult because of competing interests and limited resources. Rapid response in the face of tight deadlines may be necessary, requiring some evening and weekend duty.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in business or public administration, statistics, or information technology field.
OR
Bachelor's degree business or public administration, statistics, or information technology field AND one (1) year or more of data administration, business analysis, statistics, or design work.
OR
Four (4) years or more of data administration, business analysis, statistics, or design work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Pension PlanSalary : $29