Data Specialist - Regional

SupportWorks Housing • Richmond, VA

24d

About The Position

A career at SupportWorks Housing, formerly Virginia Supportive Housing is a choice. We are here because we are driven to make a difference. We serve our most vulnerable neighbors by removing the barriers that have prevented them from maintaining stable housing, health, and wellness. We meet people where they are and treat them with dignity and respect. We support them through their unique challenges and traumas resulting from homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We give them support even when they don't know they need it. We don't give up.
This work can be hard, but the impact is real. If you are committed, caring and resilient and looking to make a difference, a career at SupportWorks is for you.
The Role: Data Specialist - Regional (based in Hampton Roads, Richmond or Charlottesville, VA)
What You'll Do: Enter, track, manage, and report client and program specific information required by various funding sources. Provide primary input and accuracy verification of HMIS data entered by program staff to track program utilization and outcomes. Collaborate with the data team to ensure agency-wide developing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting data so that SupportWorks can track client outcomes, evaluate programs, document results, and conduct quarterly and annual reports. Data will be utilized to report regularly on programmatic and outcome-driven reports and grant renewal applications. In addition, the Data Specialist is instrumental in collaborating with subject-matter experts and ensuring the overall highest degree of quality for the organization to include, but not limited to, conducting quality assurance audits and staff development/trainings.

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills, with advanced Excel skills required. Working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• High School diploma and at least 2 years of related experience in gathering and manipulating data.
• Ability to scrutinize and evaluate data to build conclusions and validate results.
• Good decision making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.
• Valid VA Driver's license, must have access to a personal vehicle available for use in performing job functions.
• Must successfully pass SupportWorks insurance review, including background check and other pre-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in human services, HMIS, and Lauris a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of spreadsheets and forms to collect data from program staff to fulfill reporting requirements of grantors and other key stakeholders.
• Input data into HMIS system to produce accurate reports of agency outcomes and demographics.
• Work with program staff to facilitate accurate and timely data reporting.
• Prepare demographic and outcome reports as required by grantors and management on an ongoing basis as required.
• Develop annual report of outcome measures for SupportWorks service areas and agency as a whole.
• Assist in the preparation of historical outcome and demographic information for renewal and new grant applications.
• Collect the necessary data for grant applications and quarterly reports.
• Provide quality assurance checks and staff training as needed across all regions.
• Collaborate with key partners to improve and establish an effective data entry system that results in improved systems for tracking and reporting accurate data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans starting after one month of employment.
• Short term/long term disability and life insurance at no cost, plus voluntary life insurance.
• An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and a 403b retirement plan with a company match.
• A generous PTO plan including vacation, sick and personal days, and 13 paid holidays!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED