Data Specialist

• Identify, compile, review, and analyze data patterns and trends, interpret results to identify significant discrepancies in data.
• Assess database performance by developing a protocol for the measurement of results and identify problem areas.
• Support database performance by monitoring data entry; evaluating and resolving processing and programming problems; design database management tools; answering user questions.
• Design quality assurance and control techniques to ensure data is moved from sources with 100% accuracy.
• Prepare technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions.
• Improve operational efficiency through program evaluation, effective communication of financial and quantitative data analysis.
• Establish and maintain standard work procedures governing the appropriate use of data.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when communicating data analysis.
• Assess data quality and develop methods for mitigating data issues and deploys methods to correct issues when needed.
• Use computer and applicable software to conduct data queries, evaluate and translate large amounts of data.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Custodiansensures unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitors high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.
• Front desk personnelensures youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Strong critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Must be flexible, capable of working independently under pressure with deadlines and managing multiple priorities
• Computer proficient including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Must have reliable transportation and maintain a valid drivers license and insurance coverage for vehicle