Data Clerk (COR)1

Job Description

Job Description

Amity Foundation , an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community, is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a  Data Clerk at our in-prison facilities. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will be working in our prison programs to help the inmate population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

Job Summary: The Data Clerk is responsible for entry of all data into the Automated Reentry Management System (ARMS) within the integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP). This position is responsible for the operational aspects of tracking and entering data and following the policies and procedures associated with these activities. 

Essential Duties:

• Recording daily participant attendance data within ARMS Session Attendance (In-Prison) touchpoint.
• Collecting, validating, and entering and/or scanning information into ARMS.
• Generating ARMS reports.
• Assisting with program completion process.
• Submitting data errors to the Program Director and/or Associate Program Director for correction.
• Tracking participant intakes and discharges.
• Assisting in the development of local data entry procedures
• Provide ARMS support to staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of one year in a data entry or administrative support related role.

Preferred:

• Experience working with ARMS database.

Certifications or Licenses:

Required: NONE

Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to detail, and ability to manage large amounts of data.
• Ability to integrate, disseminate, and implement data requirements, reporting timeframes and/or procedure changes as indicated by CDCR.

• Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP Data Management functions are essential.
• Operational knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, and Access.

• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of drug abuse.      
• Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communications and typing skills.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants. 
• Demonstrate ethical behavior to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants.
• Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

ADA Information:

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally adjusts or moves objects up to 50lbs. in all directions.
• Constantly remains in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers.
• Constantly moves from one work yard to another daily.
• Frequently walks on hard or uneven surfaces.
• Required to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Uses all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
• Assesses the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally required to climb, bend, stretch, reach, or stoop.
• Required to wear comfortable and location appropriate clothing and shoes.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to change directions as a priorities shift.
• Ability to thrive in environment that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances,
• Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Work Conditions:

• Generally, in an indoor setting.
• Occasionally works in outdoor elements such as precipitation, snow, and wind.
• Work is in an incarcerated setting.

Environmental Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.
• The temperature in the work environment is generally moderate however can range from hot to cold seasonally.
• Seldom may be exposed to non-lethal chemical agents as administered in necessary use of force security instances.

Travel:

• Occasionally travels locally and operates motor vehicles.

• Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Supplementary Life insurance programs.
• An organization committed to social justice and community action.
• A Community-oriented workplace.