2026)

Allegheny County Department of Human Services•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•$65,000 - $71,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Client Experience (CX) Specialist will lead data collection efforts from individuals who have interacted with DHS and DHS-funded programs. They will play a hands-on role in all aspects of data collection, from recruitment and survey administration to focus group facilitation. The position is ideal for someone with lived or professional experience in human services who is passionate about using data to drive change. DHS serves over 200,000 children, youth and adults each year—providing programs that help people in crisis (like homelessness or mental illness), help older people live independently, and help families stay together. We’re nationally known for our focus on preventing harm and responding to crises effectively, and for the way we use data and technology to make our programs better and save money. Mostly, we want to be known for putting our clients (children, youth, adults) at the center of what we do. That is why DHS is seeking a Client Experience (CX) Specialist—to focus on how to put clients first so that they get the help they need, when they need it.

Requirements

Ability to interact with clients respectfully, clearly, and with empathy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate client feedback into actionable recommendations.
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in field and remote settings.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including cultural humility and sensitivity.
Personal or professional experience with the human services system, and the ability to draw on this perspective in a productive and professional manner.
Familiarity with local human services and social support programs (e.g., housing assistance, behavioral health, public benefits), and ability to connect individuals to appropriate resources as needed.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), experience with survey software (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey), and eagerness to learn other data collection tools or mobile applications.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field -OR- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Act 33 and 34 clearances.

Responsibilities

Lead qualitative data collection processes by designing and implementing protocols for gathering unstructured client experience data through interviews, focus groups, and other engagement methods.
Administer surveys over the phone, in-person, and through other channels as needed, and accurately record responses.
Build rapport with participants, ensuring respectful, empathetic, and trauma-informed interactions.
Experiment and evaluate new tools and processes that scale collection and storage of unstructured data.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, storage, and quality assurance to ensure consistency and compliance with organizational standards.
Manage incoming and outgoing communications through a shared CX inbox.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to leverage client experience insights for service improvement.
Assist in organizing and storing qualitative data for downstream analytics, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for research and program teams.
Enter and manage data using online data collection tools (Qualtrics), Microsoft Office Suite, and other technologies.
Collaborate with program and research staff to adjust outreach strategies and improve response rates.