What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Entry Specialist position at Good Samaritan Community Services?
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE
Job Title: Data Entry Specialist
Department: Administration
Reports to: Director of Data and Program Quality
FLSA Status: Part-time,Non-Exempt
Revision Date: October 2025
Who is Good Samaritan?
Good Samaritan Community Services is a 501(c) 3 organization that serves communities underserved by traditional social support. We provide a continuum of integrated services to more than 3,500 individuals from the age of 6 weeks to 90 . This includes more than 1,200 families via offices and locations in San Antonio, Brownsville, and other parts of South and West Texas.
Good Samaritan began as mission of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in 1939 and became an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas in 1951 under the leadership of Bishop Everett Jones. Since the inception of our ministry, we have focused on serving the health and education, and social and emotional needs of our neighbors.
Our mission is to "actively serve as a catalyst for change, supporting youth, individuals, and families by providing excellent community services to overcome economic poverty.” We do this through a continuum of services designed to stabilize families, establish nurturing relationships, and foster self-sufficiency in those we serve through the programs and support we provide via our Family Services and Youth and Teen Departments.
Position Summary
The Data Entry Specialist is responsible for assisting staff with the administration of program paperwork, entering timely and accurate data in the ETO, Visit Tracker and PEIRS data systems, and assisting with program reports in efforts to assess trends and quality in client care.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required. Associates or college hours preferred.
- Knowledge of word processing software and e-mail required.
- One year of experience in social services or related field preferred.
- CPR certification required or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Essential Duties and Functions
- Assist with parent orientation meetings to provide support for administration of program.
- Answer, screen, and direct phone calls as needed.
- Enter program data into Visit Tracker and ETO client management systems, including participant enrollment information, daily attendance, and other points of service.
- Ensure data entry is completed timely, accurately, and in accordance with program operating procedures and contract guidelines.
- Assist in creating and maintaining participant files according to program procedures.
- Maintain an electronic and hard copy filing system.
- Interact daily with program participants, families, staff and/or visitors, and provide courteous and professional customer service as needed.
- Keep supervisor informed of issues affecting participants and/or operations.
- Entering program data into model required Visit Tracker database and PEI required PEIRS database.
- Assist Program Manager and Director of Data and Program Quality with report preparation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Data and Program Quality.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manage all volunteers when assigned.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. Movement of documents and materials is required. While performing the duties of this job, you must be able to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, type, and/or operate a motor vehicle. You must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and adjust your focus with good hand-eye coordination. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel and Hours
Minimum local and regional travel is required. This is a year-round, part-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 20 hours a week, between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM with a flexible schedule. Occasional long hours and weekend work may be required depending on the nature of the special action, projects, or events.
Benefits and Compensation
Salary range is $13.00/hour. Compensation offered for this position is based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, and experience and includes a generous paid time off policy and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13