Data Entry Clerk-Warden

Inspire Development Centers•Warden, WA

79d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for entering data and generating reports for the database program. The Data Entry Clerk will work closely with program personnel in the collection and centralization of specified data information, including confidential family and child information. The role also involves preparing correspondence, maintaining inventory, and performing a variety of general clerical duties. Inspire Development Centers provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to over 4000 children across more than 25 Child Development Centers (CDC) in Washington State, operating under various federal and state funded programs such as Regional Head Start (RHS), Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and Early Head Start (EHS). The agency is required to meet an annual quota of non-federal share (in-kind) funds, and a large majority of the children's first 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/
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