Location: Virtual | Massachusetts, USA Req Number: Req #603
Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four service lines; Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute, are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work. CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:
Flexible Scheduling
401k with company match
Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
Referral Bonus Programs
Employee perks, and much more!
The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI), a division of CRJ, is seeking a Data and Policy Specialist to support, and in some cases lead, complex data projects. Candidates must be capable of working with large and sometimes incomplete datasets and providing data-related technical assistance to local, state, tribal, and national organizations. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently, is well-organized, detail-oriented, and can prioritize quickly and confidently. The position requires extensive writing assignments; qualified candidates will have familiarity with current adult or youth justice research and exhibit excellent writing and critical thinking / analytic skills as well as comfort with an intensive editing process for all written work products. Candidates must be able to work independently as well as part of multiple teams. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and virtually-based work environment is critical. Travel is an expected component of most of CJI’s projects and will be required for this position.
Duties / Responsibilities
Collect, analyze, and interpret data (including publicly available data), write code/syntax, and organize research findings to effectively convey results to varying audiences.
Clean, merge, and restructure complex federal, state, and local criminal justice administrative datasets for analysis.
Identify the best possible use for data in a policy and implementation context, including responding to stakeholder questions and providing actionable analysis, both in writing and orally.
Design research studies and collect quantitative and qualitative data through file review, structured interviews, surveys, and other data collection methods as needed.
Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to project the impact of certain policy changes on the justice-involved population, including incarcerated and community supervision populations.
Work with clients and stakeholders to identify, collect, and track performance measures during and after implementation of policy changes.
Develop and deliver dynamic presentations to varied audiences, including line staff, mid-managers, executives, and policy makers.
Ensure data storage security and safeguarding for assigned projects.
Develop memorandums of understanding in collaboration with Senior Data and Policy Specialists.
Serve as point of contact for agency state staff as assigned by Senior Data and Policy Specialists and projects leads.
Knowledge / Skills / Experience Required:
Familiarity with current adult justice and/or youth justice research, policy, and practice.
Experience with data management and quantitative data analysis using SPSS, STATA, or R.
Willingness to learn and exercise best practices in the areas of data governance and data management, for example, establishing/using coding conventions, organizing data dictionaries and secure file storage, proper data de-identification, and facilitating project collaboration through consistent, transparent documentation of steps taken in cleaning and analyzing data.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong writing and public speaking skills.
Motivated and independent thinker.
Ability to interact with a variety of people, both in-person and virtually, in a professional and collaborative manner.
Ability to coordinate and respond to multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word).
Willingness to travel at least once a month.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree related to criminal justice, public policy, or applied statistics preferred. Preference given to candidates with work experience in policy, administration, and/or research.
About UsCommunity Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four service lines; Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute, are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.
Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes.
Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs.
Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs.
The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.
CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many. CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.
