Data System Coordinator

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Benefits

Shasta Head Start offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 15 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) to eligible employees after one year
• Employee referral bonus program
• Extensive training opportunities

Position Summary

Assists in entry, quality assurance, and dissemination of data through the ChildPlus Software system. Works with Program Content Managers to fully utilize and maintain the Data System. Coordinates and delivers ChildPlus training and documentation for all positions throughout the agency.

Responsibilities/Duties 

• Maintain Data System setup including security, agency configuration, and additional modules. 
• Work with all Program Content Managers to develop and maintain standard operating procedures for ChildPlus documentation across all component areas. 
• Develop and provide ChildPlus training tracks for all applicable staff across all areas. 
• Develop and maintain ChildPlus training environment. 
• Develop and maintain written ChildPlus training materials and guides. 
• Provide ongoing ChildPlus support to staff. 
• Complete data entry to support program services in all component areas. 
• Perform broad range of general data/data entry functions and projects as required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
   

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (AA or BA in related field is desired)
• Experience coordinating ChildPlus software or other client data management systems.
• Two years of experience in a related field is desired.
• Knowledge of database tracking software; ChildPlus
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, community resources and regulatory agencies, employers, community groups, families, staff and the general public.
• Ability to use basic math skills, to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to input a high volume of health related data entry with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher.

Pre-employment requirements:

• Valid California Drivers License and clean DMV record
• Criminal background check required
• Pre-employment Strength Assessment
• Pre-employment TB test
• Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines

Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements. 
• Be honest, reliable, and dependable. 
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children. 
• Attend mandated trainings and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities. 
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic. 
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties. 
• Adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. 
   

Physical Requirements

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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to taste or smell; climb, stoop, knee and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds floor to waist, occasionally lifts and/or move up to 75 pounds knuckle to waist and occasionally lift 15 pounds overhead occasionally. Push/pull up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. 
  

Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer