Description

The Data Specialist is part of a team that is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the agency data systems which are used to manage our human service activities, insure our ability to comply with all state and federal laws regarding those services, and to properly bill for those services. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for Data Management: Ensure the data is up to date with client and employee information.
• Performs data troubleshooting and provides technical support to employees.
• Performs regular data integrity and quality audits
• Staff training for new employees and providing refresher training to existing staff. 
• Other activities as assigned by the senior data analyst.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS 

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

No supervisory responsibilities. 

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or a related field is preferred
• At least 3-5 years of experience in database administration, database architecture, or information technology
• Completion of relevant industry-specific certifications
• Familiarity with database management, like Quantum Solutions. 
• A history of working with other database systems and understanding the fundamentals of data entry and retrieval, and system set-up.
• Successful experience using Windows Office Suite, especially Excel, and creating pivot tables.
• Must be able to work in the home or at the office and have the capacity to travel primarily in Cook County, but beyond as well. 
• Experience with Microsoft Teams is also a plus.
• Must work well with others, is supportive and empathetic to the needs of new learners of a complex data system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others, and face-to-face contact. 

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package:

Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO, HSA

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company-paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days

403B plan

In-house training and CEUs

Employee Assistance Network

Opportunity for career growth & development

Tuition Assistance - $1,000 annually

Envision Unlimited 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.

Salary Description

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00