DATA ANALYST

A Data Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of mission-driven and business-critical analytical and reporting activities at HealthWest.  The Data Analyst supports clinical staff and supervisors, agency leadership, and community partners, by ensuring all stakeholders have the information needed to monitor and measure performance, improve clinical care and organizational operations, and make strategic, data-driven decisions.  To accomplish this, a Data Analyst is responsible for data extraction, combining data sources, analysis, and visualization; generating datasets and reports for internal use and required external reporting; and participation in ongoing quality improvement activities.  A successful Data Analyst will possess a blend of technical skills and experience, clear written and verbal communication skills, and the capacity to solve problems with curiosity and critical thinking.  The contributions of a Data Analyst will support HealthWest’s efforts to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement; fulfill the organization’s mission of addressing the needs of our community; increase the effectiveness, satisfaction and value of services; measure and improve performance; solve problems; and improve outcomes.

OR 

Bachelor’s Degree in above-mentioned fields plus two (2) years of combined work experience in a related field between internship(s) and paid employment;

OR 

Any Microsoft certification, Tableau certification, or college/university program certificate from any of the related degree programs listed above (must be included in application to be considered) plus six (6) years of combined work experience in a related field between internship(s) and paid employment.

Preferred but not Required

1. Work experience in the health and human services fields preferred.
2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less and physical activity related to the performing of job duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities in an office setting.

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EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE

Salary : $32 - $40