Data Specialist - FHARPS

Lives Change Here! We are GROWING…Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers amazing benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 11 total paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays available upon hire, 24 days of PTO days in the first year and only increases from there! Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so many More!

Starting Pay Range - $21.64 - $23.81 /hr

Summary:

Responsible for all data entry to the provided proprietary data systems, and the department data bases. Internal Tracking and compilation of program data for program specific outcomes and reporting. Provide administrative assistance within the Forensic Housing program

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Enter deadline – sensitive data into the computer information system in a timely manner.  Perform all related self-check, error-correction, and date information functions according to timelines.
• Collaborate with state agency and trainers, as required for data collection
• Assist with correspondence, faxing, copying.
• Answer incoming program calls, take and distribute messages.
• Provide support for staff to track and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain necessary computer and hard copy files.
• Cross train with PA(s) to alternate duties as necessary to cover inter-departmental and program needs.
• Communicate any site maintenance needs to the Facilities Coordinator.
• Maintain Tracking and Reports
• Maintain agency and create departmental forms
• Record meeting minutes when meeting with state agencies regarding data entry procedures and updates
• Work collectively with finance team as needed, for tracking purposes

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Attend internal and external staff and planning meetings as needed.
• Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships within the agency.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Education, Licensing and Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in an office type setting.  
• Excellent organizational, clerical, computer, communication, and customer service skills, with an emphasis on data collection. 

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of homelessness and/or chronic mental illness.
• Customer service.
• Maintaining and building therapeutic relationships.  
• Assessment skills.
• Multi-tasking , making decisions, & problem solving, 
• Advanced computer literate, and good time management skills.  
• Flexible and open to change.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia River Mental Health Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. We encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work and do not tolerate discrimination at the workplace.

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