60 - Data Entry

Community Action Organization Of Western New York; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Organization Of Western New York in Buffalo, NY is seeking a data entry focused administrator. You will input and update information across various databases, ensuring data integrity and organization.

You will work with staff and parents to verify and complete data for reports and community projects. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and timely data entry, with opportunities to participate in trainings and agency meetings.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Information Technology.
• 3 years’ data entry experience.
• High school diploma or GED acceptable; 5 years’ data entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Input and update data accurately into computer systems to ensure data integrity.
• Compile reports for administrative staff.
• Collaborate with staff to obtain missing information and ensure completeness.
• Attend agency meetings, trainings, and related programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and present a professional image.

Skills

Confidentiality

Active listening

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Information Technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Buffalo, NY 14209, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Summary: This position is responsible for accurately inputting and updating information into computer systems and databases, ensuring data integrity and organization. Works with various data sources, both digital and physical, and may also perform general administrative tasks.

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely data entry into computer systems that includes but is not limited to:
  • Family demographics
  • Health information including physicals, dental, screenings, immunizations, and child development process.
  • Emergency contacts and consents
  • Educational information including developmental assessments and child development plans
  • Volunteer information
  • Individual family partnership agreements
  • Attendance information and meals
  • Activity and service delivery tracking
• Compiles reports for administrative and center level staff.
• Works closely with staff to obtain missing or incomplete information.
• Works with staff and parents in developing community projects.
• Recognizes and acts as a resource for parents and community volunteers.
• Assist in obtaining information for children with suspected disabilities.
• Attend agency and community meetings, workshops, training, and National Accreditation Commission and National Head Start Association (NACS) Programs.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Must present a professional image in conduct, attitude, and attire.
• Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in Information Technology
• Three (3) years’ experience in data entry

OR

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Five (5) years’ experience in data entry
• Previous experience in community work or Head Start/Early Head Start preferred.

CAO of WNY, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills and Abilities

• Must always maintain confidentiality.
• Active listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Must prove ability to enter data in an accurate and timely manner by passing an entry-level computer test at the time of application.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit.
• Must be able to tolerate moderate to loud noise.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Application Requirements

• Completion of the following documents:
  • CAO Employment application
  • NYS SCR Clearance Form with acceptable clearance
  • Criminal Record Certification and free of criminal convictions of crimes against children (misdemeanor or felony)
  • Fingerprinting required.
  • Release for Reference Checks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.