Program Description

Child First is an innovative, home-based intervention that works with very young children and their families to decrease the incidence of serious emotional disturbance, developmental and learning problems, and abuse and neglect. Child First has been designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as one of the evidence-based home visiting models under the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. Child First has built a statewide Network of 14 affiliate agencies in Connecticut and recently expanded to Florida and North Carolina. The Child First National Program Office (CF NPO) located in Shelton, Connecticut oversees and supports the Child First Network of affiliates across the country.

The Child First model is informed by research which clearly demonstrates that early experiences and relationships play a vital role in early brain development. Over 80% of brain growth occurs in the first three years of life. When very young children grow up in environments where there is violence, neglect, maternal depression, or lack of basic necessities, the stress can be toxic to their brains and have lifelong impact on learning, health, and behavior. Child First helps parents to protect and heal their children from traumatic stress by ensuring that the parent-child relationships are loving, safe, and strong. Child First provides (1) a psychotherapeutic, dyadic intervention to strengthen the parent-child relationship, and (2) care coordination to connect the family to services and supports.

Summary of Position

Data is an integral part of the Child First model. It is used to promote quality enhancement, ensure fidelity to the model, and inform funders and other key stakeholders of outcomes. The Child First Data and Quality Enhancement department recently completed the build of a customized electronic client record using the CareLogic® SaaS platform. The plan is for all Child First affiliates to report to the NPO through this electronic record system using either a comprehensive or abbreviated client record. The abbreviated record will be used primarily by Child First affiliates who are using an ECR system other than CareLogic®. The CF NPO will be using Pentaho® Reports to create customized data reports for distribution back to the affiliates, as well as various funders and stakeholders.

The IT Coordinator/Report Writer, with support from a Child First Technologist Consultant, is responsible for the development and implementation of a plan to get all affiliates sites utilizing the abbreviated electronic record. The IT Coordinator/Report Writer is also responsible for managing the Pentaho® reporting environment and for the creation/coding of all customized reports requested by the Child First network. These time sensitive projects will require this individual to work well under pressure, balance competing priorities, understand the Child First model and work as a member of a team.

The IT Coordinator/Report Writer reports to the Director of Data and Quality Enhancement, who heads the Data Team at the Child First National Program Office. The Data Team works with the CEO, COO, and NPO Clinical Leadership, as well as the Child First Evaluation Team as needed. This new position provides a highly motivated, analytical, and detail oriented professional an opportunity to help build a new, more robust data system for Child First as it continues its national expansion.

Key Job Responsibilities

Devise and implement a process for all Child First affiliate sites to report to the CF NPO via the newly created electronic record system.

Work with the Child First Technologist Consultant to set-up a means by which all Child First affiliates, utilizing their own electronic record system, are efficiently reporting data via the Child First abbreviated electronic client record.
Develop detailed written procedures outlining this process.
Provide ongoing IT support to the Child First affiliates to facilitate this process.
Ensure sites are accurately and thoroughly reporting data to the CF NPO; identify data errors.
Manage all internal, technological processes associated with the electronic reporting into the Child First abbreviated client record.
Manage data protection processes to ensure the safety and security of all HIPAA-protected client information.

Create reports reflecting data housed in the Child First electronic record system using Pentaho® Reports

Generate monthly Metric reports with graphs and charts for all sites.
Create custom reports to meet the data needs of the CF NPO and its affiliate agencies.
Work closely with the Data, Evaluation, and QE Team, to create a reporting system for all information required from sites to benchmark against standards for accreditation.

Create information dashboard

Create a data dashboard highlighting key implantation data variables for use by all CF NPO staff.
Add data features to the dashboard as needed.

Coordinate other electronic data needs for the Child First National Program Office

Provide IT support to our affiliates to facilitate additional reporting needs.
Provide other data, statistics, and/or reports as needed internally or for funders and other external stakeholders.
Facilitate data transfers of the assessment measures to the Child First Research and Evaluation Team at the University of Connecticut Health Center.
Work closely with the Data and Quality Enhancement Manager to ensure that funders and state contractors receive all required data reports, including MIECHV reporting and timely and accurate data reporting to DCF’s PIE system.

Technical Experience and Skills

At least 2 years of experience writing Pentaho® Reports OR 5 or more years of experience writing reports with Crystal, SQL Server Report Services, Cognos, JasperReport or some other enterprise capable report designer
Ability to read and write SQL, including the use of joins, subqueries, inline selects, and aggregated commands.
Experience with writing stored procedures and creating DTS or SSIS packages (or some similar non-Microsoft technologies).
2 or more years of experience administering or maintaining RDMS databases (SQL Server or MySQL databases preferred)
2 or more years of experience writing application code in Java, .NET, VBA or similar programming language
Experience in automating or programming data transformation, file management, and data aggregation processes a plus; BI experience a plus.

Additional Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in (health) information systems, computer science, or a closely related field
Demonstrated understanding and experience in the use of an Electronic Health Record database or closely relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in improving or creating efficient electronic data collection processes & procedures
Strong writing skills to be able to document system and create training materials;
experience training or supporting individuals with varying levels of technical knowledge a plus
Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and thorough
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of multiple teams
Self-motivated, strong sense of ownership and accountability, results-oriented individual with the ability to manage time and schedules effectively
Positive thinker; energetic and enthusiastic; ability to deal effectively within a fast paced, dynamic environment
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission of Child First
Willingness to travel throughout Connecticut, and out-of-state, as needed

How to apply

To Apply

To submit an application, email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to: info@childfirst.com
Please include “IT Coordinator/Report Writer” in the email’s subject heading.

Child First, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer