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Under general supervision from IT Director, the data base specialist will work as part of the IT team, providing development and technical support for computer databases, and systems utilizing the database. S/he will be responsible for the database design, development and maintenance of the Agency’s database. The Database Specialist will be responsible for end user setup, security and training. Additionally, the Database Specialist will be the contact person to troubleshoot any database end user issues
Qualifications:
- B.S/B.A. in Computer Science or Information Systems, or undergraduate work pursuant to such degrees preferred
- 2 years of experience working with computer software, specifically Relational Databases and MS Office 2016.
- Valid and unrestricted California Driver’s license and clean driving record and reliable transportation is required
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds with or without assistance
- Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull, twist and grip items with or without assistance
- Strong customer service skills
- Flexible and able to work autonomously, take initiative and problem-solve effectively
- Excellent phone presence, etiquette and professionalism
- Customer service oriented and team player
- Prior knowledge of SQL preferred
- Experience creating queries and reports
- Experience implementing database projects
- Previous experience working with electronic health records (EHR) databases is a plus
- Detail and accuracy oriented. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Provides development of agency HER myeVolv database system
- Support training end users on agency database
- Keep up with vendor software changes
- Creates reports upon request and train users on report usage
- Modifies existing databases and database management systems (including myeVolv system)
- Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications
- Assists with installation of new databases and deployment to remote locations
- Assists with creating training materials, trains users and serves as a resource
- Creates users and sets user access levels for each segment of database
- Assists with usage of the databases
- Maintain records with good support documentation
- Other Duties as assigned
Jewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
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