Data Specialist - Regional

Job Description

A career at 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.

We embody our values: Compassion, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Wellness, and Integrity. We expect every teammate to embrace our core competencies of Communication, Collaboration, Persistence, Safety, and Quality in everything we do.

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 VSH is for you.

The Role: Data Specialist

You'll be responsible for effective collaboration with the data team to ensure agency-wide developing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting data so that VSH 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, you'll be 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.

What You'll Do:

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 reports of outcome measures for VSH 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.

What You'll Bring to VSH:

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.

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

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 and access to a personal vehicle for frequent local travel and some occasional State-wide travel

What We Offer:

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!