Community Health Data Specialist

Position Summary

The Community Health Data Specialist provides technical and analytical support work related to the operation of the Community Health Unit including providing comprehensive and accurate data analysis, expertise and knowledge of data acquisition applications, timely review of case files, running required daily, weekly and yearly reports, and creating mental health bulletins in support of Patrol and the Unit. Works in partnership with the Department's Crime Analyst, Community Health Detective, Alternative Response Teams, Co-Response Team and embedded social workers to determine data-driven objectives and outcomes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages and records a daily review of mental health related case referrals and run DAM reports for mental health cases.
• Reviews importation of cases into Access and other databases in order to code referrals by priority.
• Assists in the update of existing or creation of new mental health bulletins.
• Serves as the interface with Crime Analyst, CHU Detective, and social workers.
• Manages ART and Co-Response data collection, analysis, dissemination and tracking.
• Completes threat assessments of referrals through analysis and coding and upload data into PowerBI.
• Collects intelligence gathering and research, creation of forms, and other duties as needed.
• Identifies, analyzes, investigates and resolves issues regarding mental health.
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves community issues proactively in regard to mental health.
• Maintains accurate databases and programs to measure performance and effectiveness. Keeps clear and concise notes in inspection software.
• Completes intel gathering and dissemination for in-progress calls.
• Creates and updates resource cards and other subject-driven informational packets.
• Assists with presenting and training officers on mental health topics.
• Works closely with the Department Crime Analyst and the Community Intervention Unit Analyst.
• Performs the duties of the Department Crime Analyst in their absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum And Desired Qualifications

Education

Associate degree in health, mental health, statistical analysis, political science, public affairs, criminal justice, or related area.

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and applications and ability to navigate a records management system.
• Statistical analysis
  
  

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work with multiple projects, tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, and Outlook and position specific software.
• Ability to collect and interpret data.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.
• Ability to use discretion and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both in verbal and written formats with specific emphasis on effective public speaking and presentation skills and technique.
• Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Apps.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience with SharePoint.
• Experience with New World (LERMS).
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s).
• Experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
  
  

Working Conditions

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

• This is a regular full-time, union, non-exempt position and is eligible for medical benefits.
• Core business hours are Monday – Friday, to include normal office hours with occasional evenings. Some travel occasionally to other locations. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City’s Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbing.
• Office environment and fieldwork; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 5-10 pounds occasionally.
• High attention to detail and deadlines.
  
  

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Union Representation

This position is part of the LELS Police Non-Sworn labor organization. You can view all city labor agreements: https://www.brooklynpark.org/work-for-brooklyn-park/labor-agreements/

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 80,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 64 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Resume: To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to attach a resume to their application to be considered for this position.

Department/Division: Police/Investigations

Anticipated Hiring Wage/Hourly Range: $32.52 - $41.78 per hour, depending on qualifications, with a full-time employment benefit package.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at HumanResources@brooklynpark.org.

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
  
  

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation
  
  

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval
  
  

Health Insurance

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week
  
  

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
  
  

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates
  
  

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates
  
  

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings
  
  

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
  
  

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
  
  

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
  
  

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.
  
  

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.
  
  

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

Please indicate your level of education.

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree or higher
  
  

02

If your level of education is associate degree or above, is your degree in health, mental health, statistical analysis, political science, public affairs or criminal justice?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel and Outlook?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have experience with Microsoft Power Apps?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you have experience with Microsoft Power BI?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Do you have experience with SharePoint?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Do you have experience with New World (Law Enforcement Records Management System)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Do you have additional training/coursework in statistics or data analysis?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Please specify what type of training and coursework.

10

Which level best describes your proficiency level with statistics or data analysis?

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert
  
  

11

How many years have you worked in the law enforcement or behavioral health field?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years or more
  
  

12

If you have experience working in the law enforcement or behavioral health field, please describe the type of experience you have.

13

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park? (Check all that apply)

• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Attended school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk alumni
• None apply
• Other
  
  

14

If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.

15

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Russian
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Laotian
• None of the above
  
  

16

Which veteran's preference points, if any, are you claiming?

• Not claming veteran's preference
• Veteran's preference
• Disabled veteran's preference
• Spouse of a deceased veteran
• Spouse of a disabled veteran
  
  

17

If you were referred by a Brooklyn Park Police employee, please list their name.

• Required Question