We are seeking a part-time Data Entry Specialist who will be responsible for collecting and entering data related to grant-funded vocational training and employment programs for people who are incarcerated in the Allegheny County Jail and participating in the Re-Entry Program. This person will be part of a team committed to reducing recidivism by helping incarcerated individuals meet goals related to employment, education, behavioral health, and family/community. 

The Data Entry Specialist will report to the Administrator of Re-Entry Services and will work in the jail in collaboration with Re-entry Service Coordinators. The exact schedule is negotiable, but the expectation is that the Data Entry Specialist will work 20 hours per week during the daylight shift from Monday through Friday. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Meeting with all Re-entry Service Coordinators on a weekly basis to review information for clients enrolled in subject programs.


• Entering all required client data into specialized database, ensuring that data is complete and free from errors.


• Following up with Re-entry Service Coordinators to obtain any missing data.


• Producing and submitting reports to funder on a weekly basis.


• Communicating with funder about data entry, and adjusting process if necessary.


• Making corrections to data and reports if requested by funder.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Very strong organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Very strong attention to detail.


• Ability to follow process and flexibility to adjust as needed.


• Ability to communicate well with Re-Entry Service Coordinators and others in the jail, both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to work in a respectful manner with individuals in the criminal justice system as well as correction staff.


• Commitment to a strengths-based, person-centered approach to working with individuals.


• A belief that incarcerated individuals deserve supports tailored to their wants and needs as they re-enter the community.


• Ability to use Microsoft Office, County computer systems, and specialized databases.

Education/Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of prior data entry or administrative work experience. 

-OR-

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

If hired for a position, candidates would work for Allegheny County, Department of Human Services and be employed by Great Lakes Behavioral Research Institute.

About Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS)

In Allegheny County, we appreciate people who think big, act boldly, and care about making a difference. You don?t have to be from here to feel at home, or to make your mark. With only 1.3 million people in the County, it is small enough for motivated people to get things done. Allegheny County?s Department of Human Services (DHS) is a perfect place to get things done that directly affect people in need in a positive and lasting way. We help children grow up safer and healthier, older adults remain able to live independently, and neighborhoods to thrive. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people in Allegheny County.

DHS is the largest agency in Allegheny County government, with a budget of nearly$1 billion. DHS serves over 200,000 people a year through services that include: Protecting children and youth from abuse and neglect and preventing future occurrences of maltreatment; improving child wellness through family support, home visiting, early intervention and in-home services; providing treatment for behavioral health issues such as substance use disorders and mental illness; managing the care of adults with intellectual disabilities; preventing unnecessary nursing home stays; and services that prevent homelessness and provide shelter and housing for families and individuals. 

Why DHS?

• It is innovative. Most recently, the national attention and awards we?ve gotten are for how DHS integrates data and uses them to improve the safety and well-being of children through tools that support front-line staff in making decisions (using predictive analytics).


• DHS is diverse, but we strive to be even more inclusive. Our director has made it his top priority that DHS is ?the kind of place where a diverse group of talented people want to come, grow, and do their best work.? This includes equity in hiring and advancement, as well as in unleashing the creativity and ideas of staff at every level of DHS.


• It has strong, assertive leaders. We do not hire yes-people.

You can make a big impact here. We stand out as one of the best human services organizations in the country. But we need problem-solvers, innovators, and terrific leaders to make sure we are smart in how we use our funding so that we reach the people who most need our help to make their lives better. 

?DHS strives to be the kind of place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to grow and do their best work.? 

 -From the organization?s statement on Equity and Inclusion

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