Data Entry Clerk-Benton City

Inspire Development Centers • Benton City, WA

79d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for entering data and generating reports for the database program. The role involves working closely with program personnel in the collection and centralization of specified data information, including confidential family and child information. The ability to prepare correspondence, maintain inventory, and perform a variety of general clerical duties is also required. Inspire Development Centers provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to over 4000 children across Washington State, operating under various federal and state funded programs with specific regulations. A significant portion of the children's primary language is Spanish.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to gather data for reports
• Strong customer service focus
• Ability to work with culturally diverse population
• Proficiency with personal computer, including Microsoft Office
• Accurate data entry and recordkeeping skills
• Previous work experience (paid or volunteer) in an office setting
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Washington State driver’s license
• Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background check
• Must pass initial and periodic Department of Early Learning (DEL) background check
• Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment)
• Current Food Handler card (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
• Current First Aid / CPR cards (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
• Subject to initial and periodic TB screen
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
• Blood Borne Pathogen training (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
• Subject to random drug screen
• Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement
• Must complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis

Nice To Haves

• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees, program recipients, school district personnel, and the general public.
• Type 40-50 words per minute.
• Ability to perform administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, enter/input and dispose of client and center information in the Data Base.
• Generate data information reports to appropriate personnel, as requested.
• Maintain a functional filing system for project related activities, referrals, contracts, reports, family records, and in-kind documentation.
• Assist in answering telephones and route incoming calls to appropriate personnel or take messages as necessary.
• Assist center personnel in all areas of clerical support as necessary.
• Assist in performing general office tasks and assist in classrooms as needed (e.g., USDA, timesheets, and take meeting minutes).
• Shows interest in furthering professional growth by attending staff meetings, workshops, seminars, and additional training.
• Maintains confidentiality of program and client related information at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Summary of benefits associated with this position can be found at https://inspirecenters.org/careers/
• To learn more, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/MnlRqkvydRw

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED