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Caz Recovery HMIS Data Entry Specialist (Part Time/Days) in Buffalo, New York
HMIS Data Entry Specialist (Part Time/Days)
Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2211+Main+Street+Buffalo+NY+USA+14214)
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Description
This position is responsible for entering, validating, and quality-checking client and program data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for HUD-funded projects. This role ensures data integrity, assists with audits, supports reporting needs, and maintains compliance with HUD data standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Enter client, service, and housing data in HMIS accurately and timely
Perform regular data audits and consistency checks
Reconcile discrepancies, validate client records, and flag errors for review
Assist in preparing data for HUD, CoC, and internal reports
Aid in generating basic reports (e.g. enrollments, exits, service usage)
Ensure all data entry practices comply with HUD/HMIS data standards and privacy/security policies
Coordinate with program staff to clarify missing or erroneous data. Report concerns to supervisor
Assist in identifying systemic processes that could be enhanced to ensure data entry can be completed in a timely manner.
Support onboarding and training of staff/end users (as needed)
Maintain documentation of data processes, workflows, and data standards
Assist with data cleanup projects or migrations
Serves on agency committees as requested.
Carries out additional duties essential to the above-stated responsibilities as assigned.
Is mindful of and integrates Trauma-Informed Care and its five principles in all duties and interactions with fellow staff, residents, and external partners.
Maintains compliance with all required rules and regulations including Federal Confidentiality (42 CFR, Part 2), HIPAA, Medicaid and/or HUD, and any others.
Regular attendance at work location.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
Associate’s degree in human services or related field and 3 years’ experience with HUD reporting requirements, HMIS, data standards, or CoC systems OR
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and a minimum of 6 months experience HMIS data standards
In addition, the qualifications above, a valid New York State driver’s license is required and a reliable automobile
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Salary Description
$21.00/Hour