Behavior Data Specialist

  • Full Time
  • Utah County, UT
  • $14.04 - $25.44 an hour USD / Year
  • Salary: $14.04 - $25.44 an hour

State of Utah

Would you like to work in the human service field? Are you thinking of a career in social work, behavioral health, applied behavioral analysis, medical or nursing? Our Behavioral Health team that helps individuals that have intellectual and developmental disabilities live fuller lives and reach their highest level of independence and personal development, is searching for a Behavioral Data Specialist.

Principal Duties

As Behavior Data Specialist you will:

Gather behavior data from the Behavioral Health team.
Input data into proper computer program.
Provide data for psych clinics and Human Rights Committee.
Minimum Qualifications

An ideal candidate for this position will be able to:

has several years of experience using software such as Microsoft Office and Google Office features, in a professional capacity.
is an excellent communicator.
has a strong professional ethical code, treating sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
has a cheerful and helpful demeanor, is customer service oriented, and interested in taking ownership of their assigned duties.
is detail oriented, with advanced organizational skills and time-management ability.
will demonstrate accuracy and proficiency in writing, editing, and data entry.
has some experience working in a health care or mental health facility.
has experience using eChart, Revver, Google Meet.

Preferences will be given to the following applicants:

experience working with eChart, Revver, Word, Excel.
has experience working in a health care or mental health facility.
experience managing behavior data.
familiarity with the objectives of advisory committees that we work with on a regular basis (e.g., Human Rights, Peer Review, SBRC).

Our Amazing Team
We are mission-driven; promoting and offering improved quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As a State of Utah employee, you will enjoy a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, various wellness programs, retirement plan, and paid leave accrual to promote positive work/life balance. You can find more information about benefits, https://gateway.utah.gov/benefits/compensation
The Agency
Our beautiful campus is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, conveniently close to all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer.

Responsibilities
Maintain correspondence, documentation, and other written communication.
Types and prepares reports or other written materials from source documents, transcription, etc. in an accurate and timely manner.
Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents, orders, records and/or other written materials in an accurate a timely manner.
Prepare and/or process documents; review for accuracy and completeness; update information and/or evaluate against policy; compare elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
Locating and assembling records and information and preparing and generating recurring reports.

Other tasks which may include, but are not limited to: performing basic accounting functions, maintaining calendars, schedules and coordinating appointments, meetings, training, facilities and other activities as well as ordering, receiving and storing materials, and/or supplies as needed
Gather and total behavior data
Input data into proper computer program.
Provide data for psych clinics and Human Rights Committee.
Attend meetings and take notes, as needed.
Qualifications
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Supplemental Information
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Tobacco use is only allowed in designated areas on the campus grounds.
You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
You must be determined eligible for direct patient access to provide services to a vulnerable adult in accordance with U.C.A 26-21 and R432-35. To see what would exclude you from receiving direct patient access please
https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r432/r432-035.htm#E8
Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.

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