Data Coordinator

WESTCARE INC • Atlanta, GA

7d • $19 - $19 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Coordinator serves as a member for the Research and Evaluation team and supports implementation of the program’s Research and evaluation Plan. The position coordinates data collection, data quality, tracking, follow-up assessments, database maintenance, and reporting activities to support accurate evaluation of program performance and outcomes. The Data Coordinator also serves as the Learning Collaborative Point of Contact and works with program staff to promote timely, complete, and reliable data.

Requirements

• Familiarity with data collection tools, including standardized instruments, surveys, databases, and other structured data sources
• Experience creating and maintaining databases or datasets using Excel, SPSS, or comparable applications
• Understanding of variable construction and a basic understanding of statistical data
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required
• CPR Certification and First Aid Certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal history background check
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for WestCare’s Vehicle Insurance
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in program management, behavioral health, social services, grant-funded programs, or a related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in evaluation and/or research

Nice To Haves

• supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing a Comprehensive Needs Assessment
• Assist with a Capacity Assessment
• Lead efforts in upgrading and enhancing HMIS
• Collect and report accurate data on youth homelessness, as well as recruit other service providers to engage and participate in data collection
• Assist in the development and implementation of evaluation and analysis strategies
• Work with the Quality Assurance Manager and the contracted Director of Research and Evaluation to collect data, evaluate, and report to stakeholders and the funder
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level