Data Support Specialist

Catholic Charities is seeking a Data Support Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Support Specialist will have the responsibility to analyze, review, forecast, data entry/retrieval and submit/export State mandated data. [DDaP, PSDCRS but not limited to others]

This position reports directly to the Director of Business/Services. Will serve as a liaison between staff and supervisors to relay data needs to meet agency expectations with systems reporting.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with the Director of Business/Services to identify analytical requirements
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential electronic data and ensure the accuracy of data being entered into the different databases
• Assist in the maintenance, implementation, and support of technology, assessment, and instruction that required data entry
• In consultation with the Director of Business/services, act as a data resource liaison, where necessary for funding applications and reporting
• Serve as the Director of Business/Service backup related but not limited to System Setup, Helpdesk, etc.)
• Attend user groups meetings and have the ability to keep abreast of changing and/or improving techniques as they pertain to computer input/output
• Advise Director of Business/Services of potential problems, suggested improvements or other pertinent information relative to the smooth operation for the data processing
• Serve as the liaison between staff & supervisors to meet State & Program funding data reporting requirements
• Analyze, review, forecast, data entry/retrieval, and trend complex data
• Require knowledge of technical issues and ability to troubleshoot
• Review the analysis, manipulation and interpretation of others work; data entry is required
• Develop and implement effective/strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Retrieve data as requested, and/or mandated reporting in a timely fashion
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A.S. or High school diploma, and 5 years minimum in computer systems
• Knowledge of operation systems, networks and electronic database/information systems, including MS Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work within established timeframes as set by funding sources
• Ability to work well with people at all levels, either internally or externally
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, technical support experts and other employees

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp.
For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling

Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.