Community Health Data Specialist

Position Summary

The community health unit data specialist is responsible for collecting and analyzing data from police reports related to mental health. The community health unit data specialist will conduct various administrative functions, including data mining, entry and dissemination, building and maintaining data for the community health unit SharePoint site, creating reports for internal and public dissemination and special projects as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily review of community health related case referrals

• Run DAM reports daily for community health cases

• Import cases into Access to code referrals

• Enter case referrals into SharePoint

• Search for relevant information in a variety of databases

• Complete a threat assessment of all referrals through coding and analysis

• Upload data into Power BI for ready access to information

• Create Microsoft Forms as needed

• Work with Microsoft Power Apps

• Produce subject bulletins as required

• Interface with both law enforcement and Hennepin County embedded social workers

• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects

• Other duties as assigned or apparent

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

Associate degree (preferably with criminal justice, psychology or related studies)

Experience

Previous related experience, which includes:

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and applications and ability to navigate a records management system

• Statistical analysis

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Access, Excel, and Outlook

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team-based environment

• Ability to use discretion and handle sensitive information appropriately

• Ability to relate to and work with individuals representing a variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience and understanding in the course of work duties

• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation andsatisfaction

• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds

• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in psychology, criminal justice, behavioral health, human services, sociology, social work or statistics and analysis

• Experience with Microsoft Excel

• Experience with Microsoft Power Apps

• Experience with Power BI

• Experience with SharePoint

• Experience with New World (LERMS)

• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds

Additional Information

Anticipated Work Schedule:

Position is a full-time, non-exempt, non-sworn position that will work a flex schedule Monday through Friday, with the possibility of working evenings/weekends as needed.

Anticipated Hiring Wage:

$25.83 - 33.20 per hour, depending on qualifications, with a full-time employment benefit package.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an examination. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Human Resources reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

About Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park, a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, is the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speaks a language other than English at home.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail atJanis.lajon@brooklynpark.org.

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