Description:
SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Chicago's most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
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Maintain the Child Plus database by entering new and updated participant information including entering data from hard copies to the database such as: health events, education events, daily attendance records, personnel records activities
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Work closely with program staff to verify program and participant data by reviewing, correcting, deleting or re-entering data
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Adhere to SGA program and Start Early timelines to ensure that documents and data are entered on a timely basis
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Support the program in remaining compliant with participant and program data as outlined by Start Early
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Assist with continuous monitoring, updating, data entry and completion of the Program Information Report (PIR) and provide feedback to content area staff as needed
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Assist in gathering data and creating weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as needed
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Independently work on multiple tasks effectively in support of program data systems
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Attend Start Early Data Specialist meetings and trainings
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Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
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Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education:
High School education required; Associates Degree preferred
Experience:
Data entry or related office experience preferred?
Other:
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Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
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Outstanding communication, written and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Great integrity and a proven ability to operate as a team player.
KEY COMPETENCIES
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Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
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Bilingual/Bicultural in English and Spanish. ?
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
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Must be able to frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
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Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
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Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
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Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables, easels, and children's toys.
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At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and event’s needs.
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Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.