Research Associate, CSPL DCFS OIG

The primary purpose of this position, located in either Chicago or Springfield, is to assist the Office of the Inspector General with investigative research of targeted areas of practice and procedures of the Department of Children and Family Services and its contracted agencies. Conduct academic evidence-based research relevant to OIG investigations and error reduction training. Assist in conducting confidential and sensitive investigations of child deaths/serious injuries and allegations of misconduct or violations of rules, procedures or laws by DCFS employees, foster parents, service providers and contractors. As a member of the University and DCFS Office of the Inspector General, assists the Office of the Inspector General with academic evidence based research and in conducting confidential and sensitive investigations of child deaths/serious injuries and allegations of misconduct or violations of rules, procedures or laws by DCFS employees, foster parents.