Kids Direct Data Entry Spec

Welcome to Eckerd Kids – one of the largest nonprofit child and family service organizations in the United States. We are an established national leader that has given much needed second chances to more than 168,000 children since 1968. Founded by Jack and Ruth Eckerd, our organization provides life-changing child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, and workforce development programs to over 25,000 children and families annually.

This position is responsible for key processes and monitoring outcomes identified by the Quality Management leadership through the utilization of FSFN and other databases to determine and maintain ECA compliance per contract. The Kids Direct Data Entry Specialist will complete monthly reports as necessary to provide management with information on staff compliance.

* Responsible for the accurate data entry of all information mandated by policy and statute for care management staff. * Responsible for processing incoming and outgoing Out of Town Inquiry (OTI) and Interstate Compact for Placement of Children (ICPC) packets * Supports case management staff with technical assistance and ongoing training to maintain compliance with reporting standards of OTI and ICPC. * Contacts and provides follow-up with case management and other staff to meet requirements for OTI and ICPC. * Supports efforts to enhance and increase efficiency and accuracy of OTI and ICPC processes. * Designs, implements, and participates in procedures related to OTI and ICPC. * Supports quality management function, data needs, and meets deadlines for reports and documents

* Education – High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred. * Experience - Four years computer work experience required. Law or Criminal Justice knowledge preferred. * Skills - Computer experience in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), ability to learn and utilize other software programs. Proven ability to provide leadership to staff . Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines. * Physical Demands - Ability to sit at desk for long periods of time, and tolerate extended periods of data entry. Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under the law. * Other - Maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.