Data Specialist - UC Job at Cayuga Centers in New York

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Data Specialist

Earn: $28.00/hour

Location: New York, NY

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 16,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

About the Program and Position:

Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC) overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who cross the US Southern border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the US. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.

The Data Specialist manages large amounts of information effectively. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. Understanding data confidentiality principles is compulsory. Cayuga Centers will rely on the data specialist to have accurate and updated data easily accessible through a digital database and our shared server.

How you get to use your skills…

• Responsible for inputting text-based and numerical information from source documents/databases within time limits.

• Compile, sort, and verify data accuracy to be entered, compare data entered against source documents, or re-enter data during the verification process as required.

• Review data for deficiencies or errors and complete corrections as needed.

• Research and obtain further information for incomplete documents.

• Apply data program techniques and procedures.

• Generate reports, store completed work in designated locations, and perform backup operations.

• Keep information confidential.

• Respond to queries for information and access relevant files.

• Comply with data integrity and security policies.

• Ensure proper use of office equipment and address any malfunctions.

• Retrieve data from the database/electronic files as requested.

• Respond positively and respectfully to diversity among the agency's service population.

Schedule: Non-exempt

• 40 hours, non-exempt position

• Standard office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-5:00pm

• Must be flexible to meet program needs

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 3-5 years of progressive experience

• Bilingual- English / Spanish required

• Strong communication and organizational skills - required

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and web-based databases

• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

• Basic to moderate understanding of databases

• Excellent attention to detail

• Effective research skills to obtain data

• Valid NYS Driver's License is preferred

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

• Ability to walk up and down stairs repeatedly

Benefits:

• 120 hours of vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year

• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Pet and Legal insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits

• 401(k) match up to 6%

• Corporate Discounts Program

• Sick Leave Pool

• Identity Protection