Community Data Specialist
Position Status
Site
NHC Position Type
Position Summary
Engaging stakeholders to understand goals, needs, priorities, challenges, and opportunities
Participating in working groups or other committees to identify gaps in practice or improve systems/processes/workflows
Creating tracking or data management systems
Developing or refining informational databases or resource information for stakeholders
Generating and disseminating reports
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducting research, mapping community assets, or reviewing data to strengthen the ability to meet community needs
- Engaging stakeholders to understand goals, needs, priorities, challenges, and opportunities
- Participating in working groups or other committees to identify gaps in practice or improve systems/processes/workflows
- Developing or refining informational databases or resource information for stakeholders
- Generating and disseminating reports
Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate
Self-starter, Multi-tasker; able to balance, Detail-oriented, Community engagement/outreach skills, Compassionate
Knowledge Required for the Position
Knowledge of AmeriCorps/Health Corps member requirements, Skill with Microsoft Office or other software for a variety of data processing operations involving a range of problem solving, record keeping, correspondence, and service tracking options.
Supervision
Member uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments following set procedures, independently, The supervisor assigns service activities in terms of project objectives and basic priorities and is available for consultation in resolving controversial issues.
Review
Completed projects are reviewed very generally to determine that objectives have been met and are in compliance with policies and regulations.
Guidelines
Written and oral guides provide specific instructions for doing service, Guidelines are generally applicable, but the member independently makes adaptations in dealing with problems and unusual situations
Complexity
The member must develop new techniques, methods, or approaches to complete service position assignments
Special Considerations
Criminal history check requirements beyond those required by National Health Corps
Language Proficiency Requirements
Is proficiency in a language other than English required? Yes
What language must the member have proficiency in? English Speaking Proficiency Minimum Professional Proficiency: Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics. Reading Proficiency Minimum Professional Proficiency: Able to read standard newspaper items addressed to the general reader, routine correspondence, reports, and technical materials in the individual’s special field.