Data Entry Specialist - Early Childhood Services

Brightpoint • Chicago, IL

11h • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. The Data Entry Specialist – Early Childhood Services provides essential data management and administrative support to the Early Childhood programs at the Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center. Primary responsibilities for this role include entering participant data (attendance and medical records) into data management systems, maintaining HR and staff records, and updating professional development information in the Gateways to Opportunity statewide database. The role also prepares required monthly and quarterly reports and provides reception coverage as needed, including greeting visitors and answering incoming calls

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent required.
• Demonstrates organizational skills including the ability to set priorities, handle multiple projects and responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Demonstrates intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook, and develops competency with applicable web-based systems used by the program within the first 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrates respect and acceptance of diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership with, or employed by Brightpoint including but not limited to race, gender, ethnicity, social-economic status, and LGBTQIA+ populations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior data entry experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Child Plus and/or COPA data software highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enter participant data into data management systems, Including attendance and medical forms.
• Enter Human Resource and staff data into data management systems.
• Enter professional development information into the Gateways to Opportunity statewide database.
• Prepare and submits monthly and quarterly reports as required.
• Provide reception coverage as needed, including greeting visitors, responding to Incoming phone calls.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Brightpoint Employee Handbook.
• Collect, review, and utilize data and information on programs and services to inform program/department performance.
• Participate in regular supervision and staff meetings as required by department.
• Attend required trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance, three scheduled weeks of paid time off each year (Spring, Summer, Winter), and additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure; 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match
• Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.
• Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

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