The Fortune Society

Title: Data Entry Specialist

Unit: Court Advocacy

Reports to: Director of Compliance and Data

Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $32.97 per hour [Approximately $60,000 annually]

Location: 29-76 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, (9 AM – 5 PM), Hybrid (on site 3 days a week)

Organization Overview:

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.

Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year.. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.

Position Summary:

Core Competencies:

Mission and Fit: Embodies Fortune’s mission and values and will be an effective member of the team in furthering both. The candidate should exhibit compassion and understanding for our participants (wherever they are in their re-entry process) and embrace Fortune’s core value that none of us should be measured against the worst things we have done.

Time Management Skills: The DES must have strong time management skills and the ability to multitask. There are often many reports due at one time. The time and effort needed to review each document must be paced to ensure that timely, accurate, and well-reviewed documents are disseminated.

Attention to Detail: The DES must pay close attention to detail, as each report will become a part of a client’s court record. This includes reviewing data systems to extract necessary and pertinent information for court letters and reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify the accuracy of group and case management attendance in client court reports.
• Evaluate client data to ensure the presence of necessary attendance records for group and case management sessions.
• Confirm that all documentation for excused absences is uploaded and dates coincide.
• Review client intake data against the court database for accuracy and report any discrepancies.
• Participate in weekly meetings with court writers and program management as required.
• Promptly and accurately monitor all client service data in program and funder-specific databases.
• Support the data team with any ad-hoc data reports and requests.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in data science, human services, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
• Experience in quality assurance and/or quality improvement.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.

We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.