Data Specialist

Data Specialist

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Job Description

Responsible for administrative duties to assist program staff and clients to ensure documentation and statistics are maintained and accurately reported both in internal database as well as in other Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) such as Clarity and CHAMP.Performs a variety of skilled administrative duties directly related to program management activities include data collection and database maintenance, generate and format reports for both in-house and funding entities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the agency’s data collection and monitoring processes so that agency’s data can continue to meet local and federal funders’ data standards.
• Understand data elements that are required for contractual reports, internal/external audits, and agency outcomes.

• Monitor and assist with date entered into multiple databases to ensure compliance with agency’s Record and Data Management Policy.
• Provide trainings to staff on database use and data entry best practices.
• Pull and build reports from various databases.
• Develop resources and other materials as needed to help teams better meet their outcomes and data entry requirements.
• Assist and complete data entry for clients and teams as needed.
• Audit digital files for accurateness and to ensure contractual compliance.
• Ensure integrity of data, verifying information regarding data quality and data completeness.
• Track and monitor client information in HMIS and other databases to ensure accuracy for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual contract reports.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Comply with requests for program data, coordinate completion of all reports and participate in preparation for program/contract audits as needed.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform electronic data entry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Detail-oriented to review information and ensure accuracy
• Ability to work with diverse population

• Experience providing services to persons experiencing homelessness is preferred
• Experience in providing technical support on data entry protocols preferred
• Experience in maintaining accurate client records and program rosters

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be substituted.

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)
• Ability to use widely supported internet browsers.

• Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Valid automobile liability insurance.

Additional Information

Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Salary: DOE

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactorybackground check.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly, applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

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