What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Specialist position at IndianHealth Center of Santa Clara Valley?
Position : Data Specialist
Reports To : Counseling Department Director
Status : Full-Time Regular, Exempt
Position Summary : The Data Specialist will be responsible for the coordination of community-based participatory research methods, assessment requirements and local evaluation efforts. The salary for this position is funded by Native Connections, CA Reducing Disparities, Red Vision, and Culture is Prevention grants.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Coordinates procedures, protocols and methods to assist program staff in the process and products required in grant activities
- Inputs and retrieves information of prevention service program participants
- Administers and prepares reports (monthly, quarterly, etc.) and analysis of information entered into database to measure progress on goals and objectives
- Meets with Project Director to update on latest participant information and progress
- Awareness and respect for Native American culture
- Analyzes the quality indicators to enable interpretation
- The results and measurements of indicators should be presented to the users of the information in a formal process and on a regularly scheduled basis
- Reviews / updates shall include the indicators monitored, key findings / priority issues identified, improvement action plan / plans for further action, and state whether goals were met
- Assists with Prevention program management
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Abilities :
Physical Requirements :
Working Conditions :
Exposure to all patient elements, including communicable disease and blood borne pathogens. Will be working in a fast paced finance environment which can be stressful and constantly changing conditions. Normal working hours are from 9 : 00 a.m. until 6 : 00 p.m. with one hour for lunch although hours may vary depending upon need. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evening, weekend, and holiday hours, as appropriate. Will need to be flexible in performing tasks with limited discretion in making judgment decisions.
Preference is given to qualified Alaskan Native / American Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472, 473 and 473b). In other than the above, the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.