Data Specialist Internship
Job Location:
Bellingham, MN - USA
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Job Summary
Internship Title: Data Specialist Intern
Location: Admin Office Bellingham WA
Reports to: Data and Impact Manager
Hours:flexible; approximately 15-18 hours per week
Duration of Internship:TBD; paid position(s) are not guaranteed at the completion of internship
Starting Wage Range:unpaid service-learning internship
NWYS Mission
At Northwest Youth Services we affirm youth experience and autonomy as we work together to foster collective healing and justice in order to dismantle the systems of oppression that perpetuate youth homelessness.
Internship Description
This position supports the success of NWYS by providing support to data needs across programs and departments. As a data intern you will directly support the report building process which is integral to maintaining the funding and support NWYS needs to accomplish its addition to report building you will assist NWYS by processing scanning and uploading client files with confidentiality and accuracy while helping maintain a complete and organized database of client files for the company internally. You will also have the opportunity to support NWYSs digital transition to a Case Management System (CMS) by preparing files for the transition and assisting with the roll-out. Together this combination of work will not only help NWYS achieve its mission but you will also gain valuable skills in the fields of Human Services Social Work Data Science Data Reporting and Management of Information Systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing client files into HMIS (Homelessness Management Information System)
- Collaborating across departments to resolve data issues
- Scanning and uploading client files
- Assisting in building reports
- Managing and maintaining excel data tracking spreadsheets
- Maintaining data security and confidentiality of client files across various channels
- Assistance in rollout and training of new Case Management System (CMS)
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrollment in Human Services Social Work Sociology Management Information Systems Computer Science Data Science Statistics or similar educational program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and formulas)
- Understanding of data quality standards
- Experience with data analytics
- Experience working with a team and independently
- Background check clearance
Required within the first 30 days of term (provided by NWYS):
- Full understanding of the CPS mandatory reporting requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding of database architecture and design
- Experience using the Software Development Life Cycle framework (SDLC)
- HMIS experience
- Experience with data visualization (Excel Tableau Power BI)
- Knowledge of issues faced by young people at-risk of/experiencing homelessness
Northwest Youth Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race color sex religion national origin citizenship age marital status veteran status disabilities political ideology sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Northwest Youth Services is a non-profit organization serving youth age 13-24 in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
