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Posting Date:
08/09/2024
Closing Date:
09/27/2024
Job Title:
Data/ERSEA Specialist- Maywood
Job Position:
Management
Organization:
PLCCA, INC.
Email Address:
not provided
Website:
not provided
City/Area:
Maywood
State:
IL
Zip Code:
60153
Duties:

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serves as Data Specialist to the Children & Family Services Division. Conducts business via the phone in a pleasant, helpful and professional manner. 
  • Accurately prepares necessary reports;
  • Coordinates and maintains the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance procedures and efforts for Head Start. 
  • Maintains a broad knowledge of department and program policies and procedures. 
  • Maintains physical and electronic files for the department. 
  • Assist Director in monitoring budget expenditures and processes purchase requests and claims.
  • Develops expertise and utilizes all Head Start/Early Head Start/Childcare program software systems with accuracy and assures timely completion of data entry for all required program elements
  • Proficient and a minimum four years’ experience with working with COPA and ChildPlus software
  • Enter a variety of program related data in program software information systems.
  • Maintains integrity of all program software information system by troubleshooting, problem solving and applying current updates.
  • Runs reports to verify accuracy of data entry.
  • Develops, coordinates and produces weekly, monthly, and annual reports as needed by the
    program for management, state and federal reporting requirements.
  • Works independently with minimal supervision.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality regarding program, student and parent information.
  • Maintains excellent organizational skills.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working and public relationships.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records in a timely manner.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate departmental and program policies, rules and regulations.
  • Ability to effectively use standard and company computer programs.
  • Ability to compose letters and prepare clear and detailed reports and written procedures.
  • Ability to take and edit public and departmental meeting notes.
  • Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling and composition.
  • Ability and desire to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Must be able to adapt to change and flexible
  • Ability to monitor the financial obligations of the department.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree in business or related field. 
  • Recent Data Specialist experience and training; including high level of experience in Microsoft Office applications;
  • Experience in dealing with a diverse population of staff, parents and the public
  • Knowledge of computer programs; bi-lingual skills; preferred experience in Head Start/Early
  • Must be vaccinated for COID-19 per Head Start/PLCCA mandate or qualify for an exemption waiver
Instructions:

Salary Range: $55,000 - $59,000

Please email resume and cover letter to IRUSSELL@PLCCA.ORG