Business Planning & Policy Research Analyst
Business Planning & Policy Research Analyst
Youth Villages
Memphis, TN
Job ID : 374f2f71563035316c6774393964433846673d3d
Job Description :
Overview:
The organization, founded in Memphis, Tennessee in 1986, measures its success in reunited families and in children who are able to live at home and do well in school. Since 1994, when Youth Villages began an emphasis on helping children in the least restrictive environment - preferably in their own homes - success rates have soared: in 2020, 87% of the children who received at least 60 days of service at Youth Villages were still living successfully in the community one year after their discharge. Youth Villages’ success rate is extraordinary when compared with a 60 percent failure rate for traditional child welfare services.
President Obama recognized Youth Villages as a nonprofit with “promising ideas that are transforming communities.” Youth Villages Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Lawler, was named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by U.S. News and World Report and the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org.
Responsibilities:
As a member of Business Planning and Policy Department, a Research Analyst must be flexible with additional job duties, including conference attendance, federal policy research, taking notes in meetings, drafting emails for other team members, and supporting Salesforce and Microsoft Office OneDrive organization and management.
We are looking for a Research Analyst to our team who will bring strong critical thinking and analytical skills, organization, and attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enjoys doing desk research and has the ability to work independently.
Qualifications:
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
Benefits
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. With a high-performing and dedicated staff of more than 3,400 working in 24 states as well as the District of Columbia and an annual operating budget over $400 million, the organization serves more than 36,000 emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth annually through its comprehensive, evidence-based programs: intensive in-home services, residential treatment, foster care, adoption, group homes, transition-age youth services, specialized crisis services, and intensive residential treatment.
The organization, founded in Memphis, Tennessee in 1986, measures its success in reunited families and in children who are able to live at home and do well in school. Since 1994, when Youth Villages began an emphasis on helping children in the least restrictive environment - preferably in their own homes - success rates have soared: in 2020, 87% of the children who received at least 60 days of service at Youth Villages were still living successfully in the community one year after their discharge. Youth Villages’ success rate is extraordinary when compared with a 60 percent failure rate for traditional child welfare services.
President Obama recognized Youth Villages as a nonprofit with “promising ideas that are transforming communities.” Youth Villages Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Lawler, was named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by U.S. News and World Report and the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org.
Youth Villages is seeking to significantly grow its LifeSet and Intercept programs. This position, on the new jurisdiction engagement team in the Business Planning and Policy (BPP) Department, will be responsible for identifying, researching, and determining potential jurisdictions and possibly potential providers that may be ripe for the expansion of Youth Villages’ services. This position will also be responsible for prepping for meetings with targeted jurisdictions, assisting with prep for national conferences, potentially travel and assist in person at national conferences, and assist with follow-up communication.
The Research Analyst will:
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Conduct desk-research:
- Research states/jurisdictions of interest for growth of Youth Villages services by completing shallow dives and utilizing collected information including analyzing the economy, funding streams (local, state, federal), legislation, government structure, political climate, competitors, new business opportunities, and trends related to transitioning youth/disconnect youth and at-risk children and families.
- Complete provider pre-screens and scans to determine if an organization meets initial criteria to be consider for partnering.
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Make recommendations based on research:
- Recommend and articulate in a concise manner locations that Youth Villages should pursue for expansion and why Youth Villages should pursue or not pursue a given organization as a potential partner.
- Identify and articulate reasons why new opportunities would or would not be of interest to Youth Villages (including comparison with Youth Villages’ expansion plan priorities).
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Collaborate on budgets and proposals:
- Work with BPP team to create simple and complex budgets; develop multi-year ramp up plans; determine appropriate cost/rate based on geography and services; project revenue and losses, assist with drafting and proofing responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs) of interest in order to grow LifeSet and Intercept services in existing and new locations.
- Work with BPP team to develop proposals for both state agencies and potential provider partners that are customized to reflect how LifeSet and/or Intercept could fit into their service array and funding sources.
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Contribute to broader strategy of how Youth Villages should approach expansion opportunities.
- For individual jurisdictions, establish a strategy to approach potential partners, funders, and key stakeholders in high interest geographies.o Support research needs as we build and implement our strategy for growth (e.g., desk research and interviews to benchmark best practices).
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Support in the development of marketing and communication materials:
- Draft and send letters and other forms of correspondence with key stakeholders regarding Youth Villages’ services, including mass mailings, cold calls, and other efforts to potential funders, providers, and other key stakeholders.
- Draft PowerPoint presentations for external engagement meetings and assist with introductory and follow-up emails, letters, or phone calls.
As a member of Business Planning and Policy Department, a Research Analyst must be flexible with additional job duties, including conference attendance, federal policy research, taking notes in meetings, drafting emails for other team members, and supporting Salesforce and Microsoft Office OneDrive organization and management.
We are looking for a Research Analyst to our team who will bring strong critical thinking and analytical skills, organization, and attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enjoys doing desk research and has the ability to work independently.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university of college is required
- Specific degrees and coursework in public policy, public administration, political science, and/or social work preferred.
- Experience with research in the field of the child welfare, Medicaid, juvenile justice, and/or public policy is required
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills and communication skills (written and verbal) required
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition & licensure reimbursement
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
Company Details :
Name : Youth Villages
CEO : Patrick Lawler
Headquarter : Memphis, TN
Revenue : $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size : 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type : Nonprofit Organization
Primary Industry : Health Care Services & Hospitals
Sector Name : Healthcare
Year Founded : 1986
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Details
: Memphis, TN
: 48800 - 75683 USD ANNUAL
: 8 days ago
