BFH NVDRS Outreach - Coordinator 1

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Department

OPH-Bureau of Family Health

Job Summary

Job Description

Responsible for support of Louisiana Violent Death Reporting System (LA-VDRS) data collection activities for the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).

Supports the LA-VDRS team in conducting outreach to coroners and law enforcement agencies statewide to maintain access to records and open communication.

Serves as the data collection liaison for the Bureau of Family Health (BFH) LA-VDRS initiative with law enforcement agencies and coroner offices.

Ensures relevant law enforcement and coroner records data are collected in accordance with CDC standards for the NVDRS

Performs data entry.

Assists with current data collection protocols for the NVDRS surveillance system.

Participates in annual data closeout activities required by CDC.

Participates on national TA and project calls with federal funders and required meetings and site visits as requested.

Participates in internal staff, project, and professional development meetings and trainings as requested or assigned.

Assists with special projects as requested or assigned.

Supports the coordination and management of Emergency Operations during activation and as needed between events.

Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED :

Bachelor’s Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional experience, or 6 years professional experience in lieu of degree

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills

Great attention to detail and follow up.

Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.

Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

DESIRED :

Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related fields.

Minimum 1 year professional experience performing administrative functions within an office environment or law enforcement-related field.

Minimum 1 year professional experience in data entry.

Minimum 1 year professional experience conducting outreach with law enforcement, coroners, first responders, or similar professions.

Relevant industry certifications.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume / Cover Letter section.

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant :

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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