Data Entry Clerk

Overview

Position is responsible for entering data and generating reports for the database program. Will work 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.

Inspire Development Centers provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to more than 4000 children in center-based and home-based settings at more than 25 Child Development Centers throughout the State of Washington. Inspire provides services under various federal and state funded programs with differing regulations and stipulations, which must be coordinated and adhered to, including, but not limited to:
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. A large majority of children s first language is Spanish.

Data Entry Clerk reports to the Center Manager, and works closely with Center Staff, Parents and around children.

The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

• 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.
• Show 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.

• 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 programs.