Data Specialist – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Job location
Sea-Tac, WA, United States
Type
Full Time
Responsibilities:
Work closely with and support internal project staff and partners to ensure timely entry of client demographics, intakes, services, follow-ups, and referrals; training and screening outcomes into systems;
Support with data entry for grant programs reporting when needed; assist in data entry backlog when needed in different databases;
Support with pulling data reports to report to funders the impact of programming.
Review clients’ records in databases to make sure the data entered complies with the grant requirements;
Prepare and/or review data sets and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Support project team with data quality assurance.
Support with pulling database reports when needed to inform the project team about outcomes and gaps in services;
Support the project team in pulling statistics and data for reporting;
Support with timely submissions of grant reports;
Support with the external referral system tracking;
Other duties as assigned;
Participate in meetings, staff development activities, and other duties as assigned.
Work as part of a team to provide comprehensive strength-based services to IRC clients
Coordination, collaboration, and effective communication between team members and departments.
Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency, placing importance on client Confidentiality.
Requirements & Skills:
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, preferably in Social Sciences, Information Systems, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute for degree).
3+ years of related professional work preferably in social service case management or program management software, client relationship management, or other information systems for client management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong experience in MS Excel; ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions fully and precisely are essential.
Ability to quickly learn information systems
Excellent communication skills, including English fluency (written and verbal).
Strong data management skills, with the ability to conduct basic data analysis from different sources;
Strong attention to detail;
Ability to conduct instructional sessions with colleagues;
Solid organizational skills with the ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks;
Fluency in written and spoken English
Bilingual ability preferred in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili, Dari, or other Washington State refugee/immigrant languages. Strong cross-cultural understanding and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
