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Employment Opportunities

Social workers (both entry-level and experienced), registered nurses, and clerical workers are the most frequently hired positions at The Information Center, Inc. Check here for announcements.

Current Opportunities


Database Administrator

The Information Center, a Taylor based non-profit agency serving southern and western Wayne County, has an immediate, part-time opening for Database Administrator.

GENERAL SUMMARY Specialist in database development, customizing and integration to effectively address organization’s purposes

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  1. Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security.
  2. Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast query responses to front-end users.
  3. Map out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline.
  4. Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users.
  5. Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model.
  6. Further refine the physical design to meet system storage requirements.
  7. Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS).
  8. Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
  9. Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
  10. Control access permissions and privileges.
  11. Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans.
  12. Ensure that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly.
  13. Capacity planning.
  14. Work closely with IT consultants, all staff and other users, and web developers.
  15. Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security.
  16. Install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for organizational purposes.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Database technologies, programming languages and operating systems.

• Familiarity with a range of DBMS packages.

Ability to:

• Work effectively with management to achieve desired software reporting outcomes

• Work effectively with users to train regarding appropriate data entry and reporting procedures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Management Information Systems, or related field preferred.

• MCDBA certification highly preferred. Experience:

• Five years of database experience.

• Extensive Microsoft Access experience required.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Resumes, including salary history, should be submitted to The Information Center, 20500 Eureka Road, Suite 110, Taylor, MI 48180, Attn: Elizabeth Alexander. Resumes will only be accepted by mail or personal delivery.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Elizabeth Alexander, Human Resources Manager, 734-282-7171. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Information Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer


CARE MANAGER

The Information Center, Inc., a Taylor-based non-profit agency serving southern and western Wayne County, has an immediate opening for a Care Manager. This position reports directly to Care Management Supervisor.

Duties for this position include: Conduct in-home assessments and identifies client needs, including functional assets and deficits. Obtain information on current health problems, diagnosis, medications, treatments, and nutritional status. Re-evaluate client needs, including health and nursing needs in accordance with OSA and MSA standards. Meet with Care Managers to review and discuss client needs and to formulate person centered plans. Counsel clients and families in obtaining needed medical services and education. Assist clients with Medicaid applications when applicable. Intervene with client physicians and/or health providers and other service provider agencies as necessary to follow through on client-approved person centered plans. Contact health providers for clarification of diagnosis/treatment. Assist in obtaining services and coordinates social and health-related services provided to clients. Responsible for maintaining unrestricted licensure and completing all requirements for re-licensure.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Geriatrics, Aging field, Disability sources, Medicare, Medicaid. Posses a current valid Michigan driver's license, proof of adequate insurance and transportation for home visits, is required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor degree and related experience in social work, health care, care management, gerontology, or care planning. State of Michigan Social Work certification. One year experience in public health. Knowledge of Medicaid billing and geriatric nursing desired.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Resumes, including salary history, should be submitted to The Information Center, 20500 Eureka Road, Suite 110, Taylor, MI 48180, Attn: Elizabeth Alexander. Resumes will only be accepted by mail or personal delivery. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Elizabeth Alexander, Human Resources Manager, 734-282-7171. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Information Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.


Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed to help with all of our services, activities, and events. You can decide which specific tasks best fit your interests. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, call us at (734) 282-7171 or email us at info@theinfocenter.info.

Student Internships

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some real experience doing professional work, while adding new skills and accomplishments to your resume?

Would you like to work at an exciting and dynamic agency, where you are valued and appreciated?

Internships at The Information Center are unpaid but highly valuable work experiences that will allow you to put together a much more competitive resume for your next job. Some examples of internship roles include: data analysis, assisting with preparations for fundraising events, development of reports and proposals, researching community resources, or assisting the technology specialist.

We prefer candidates who can offer a work schedule of at least 15 hours per week, for approximately 1 semester.

Inquiries should be e-mailed with an up-to-date resume to elizabetha@theinfocenter.info.



 

 

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