Information Systems Analyst I

the Agency; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization is seeking an Information Systems Analyst I in Chester, England to provide specialized technical support and manage data systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science and one year of related experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining system security. Benefits include competitive insurance and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Pension Program

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college coursework in computer science or related fields.
• Requires one year of professional experience in IT.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for computers and software.
• Evaluate and design information flow processes.
• Manage data systems and telecommunication resources.
• Maintain system security for confidential applications.
• Communicate with DoIT regarding user accounts and data systems.

Skills

Technical support

Information flow process design

Data systems management

HIPAA compliance

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an Information Systems Analyst I for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to provide difficult and specialized technical professional support for management and staff in the use of computers and related peripherals, software, the local area computer network, and applications available from the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). The analyst will maximize the utilization of facility and department databases, manage the facility’s computer resources, maintain all facility applications, and plan, organize, implement, and maintain PC applications within the facility, including a local area network (LAN). The role also includes designing and refining multiple database systems to monitor compliance with accreditation/certification of federal and state regulations.

Essential Functions

• Provides difficult and specialized technical professional support for management and staff in the use of computers and related peripherals, software, the local area computer network, and applications available from DoIT.
• Evaluates and designs information flow processes that allow information to be electronically available to meet the data needs identified in the facility's strategic plan.
• Manages data systems and telecommunication resources.
• Maintains the records for system security of confidential applications and implements assigning access to users based on their job assignment, providing login names and passwords to users.
• Serves as liaison with DoIT regarding all telecommunications user accounts and data systems, including hardware and applications.
• Assists in maintaining updated information management policies to keep the facility in compliance with regulatory bodies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, Mental Health Code, and pertinent administrative and program directives).
• Serves as the facility’s HIPAA Privacy Officer to develop and implement a well‑coordinated overall HIPAA process at the facility.
• Attends meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase and remain current on new developments in the Information Technology field, techniques, procedures, and applications.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with coursework in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in a related Information Technology field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience planning, organizing, implementing, and maintaining PC applications for a private or public organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience designing and modifying multiple database systems to monitor compliance with regulations.
• Two (2) years of professional experience determining computer needs for a private or public organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience providing problem diagnosis and format design in assisting management in developing and completing fiscal summary reports.
• Two (2) years of professional experience maintaining computer hardware in operating condition and making minor adjustments and repairs.
• Two (2) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
• All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Benefits

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10‑25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12‑hour & part‑time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually (14 on even numbered years)
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre‑Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

Work Hours

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; 30‑minute unpaid lunch

Work Location

1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois 62233‑2542