Data Specialist - Community Prevention and Treatment Services

Data Specialist - Community Prevention and Treatment Services (Req 100813) Albany, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q920LarkDriveAlbanyNYUSA12207) Apply Description GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Within our Community Prevention and Treatment Services (CPTS) program, this position is responsible for data collection, data entry, and data reporting for the tracking of grant program participants. Maintains client records, assist the Program Manager and Evaluation Consultant with program reporting, and perform other administrative tasks related to grant performance targets. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in initial and on-going training activities related to data collection and evaluation protocols. Data collection and reporting. Ensures data collection per funding source guidelines. Measures, monitors and tracks key HIV/HCV/PrEP quality indicators (QI) that includes, but is not limited to, program or project goals, objectives, benchmarks, and performance improvement indicators on a weekly basis using data from electronic health record system or other data management systems. Responsible for gathering, summarizing, interpreting, preparing QI reports in a timely manner based on reporting schedule in order to fulfill New York State, Federal and agency reporting requirements. Reports data on a predetermined schedule. Keeps abreast of any data collection and provides technical assistance to staff regarding data entry and data collection of quality indicators. Participates in agency performance improvement activities. Keep knowledgeable and up to date about HIV/AIDS/HCV and substance abuse. Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service. Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality. Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH). Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center. Completes other duties as assigned. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. /B.S. degree in psychology, social work, public health or related field; relevant coursework in research methodology and statistics. Experience in data management and running data reports. Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software. Experience with creating Excel spreadsheets and with navigating through web based data systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with NYSDOH, CDC, SAMSHA and HRSA grant reporting; demonstrated understanding of grant performance targets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status. Salary range: $21.00 - $23.00 hourly