EMPLOYMENT OPP: HMIS Research Analyst I (Baltimore City)
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BALTIMORE CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE OF HUMAN SERVICES
HMIS Research Analyst I
Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Human Services is seeking a dynamic professional to analyze and compile homelessness data and statistics from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). This position reports to the HMIS Manager, Homeless Services Program.
Responsibilities of the HMIS Research Analyst I position include but are not limited to:
Completing HomeStat Reports for monthly presentation to the Mayor's CitiStat Team; Compiling data from the HMIS and other sources; and maintaining spreadsheets used for accountability reporting on homeless services.
Maintenance of the HUD required annual Housing Inventory Counts for Baltimore City CoC. This includes maintaining current count of the number of beds in the City's shelter and housing programs in the Program Descriptor module of the HMIS; tracking changes in inventory at the program level; performing annual verification of inventory for point-in-time counts.
In conjunction with the HMIS Director, define programming specifications for updates to the HMIS as needed; implement new agencies and programs on the HMIS as assigned; and prepare Project Monitor Request change forms for software vendor.
Providing one-on-one technical assistance and support for end users; preparing and maintaining training materials.
Monitoring and facilitating the on-going collection of data in the HMIS for accuracy and completeness; conduct regular monitoring of HMIS participating agencies for usage; documentation problems, issues and resolutions.
Maintaining the HMIS policies and procedures manual, making updates and revisions as needed; and provide training to homeless service providers on HMIS policies and procedures on a regular basis.
Maintaining HMIS equipment inventory; and tracking of equipment distribution to homeless service providers.
Providing support to the agency's homeless grant writing projects which include ensuring the accuracy and completeness of program descriptor data elements on the HMIS database.
Performing related work as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration or related area. Equivalent combination of education and experience, including Associate's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related area and three years' experience in providing computer support or hardware and software installations / upgrades, troubleshooting problems, etc.
Ability to collect, compile, verify and review data and statistics on homeless services programs for use in proposals, presentations and recommendations; prepare reports, charts, graphs, statistical tabulations, and other documents using various data and statistics.
Ability to plan, implement and evaluate homeless service programs and work with minimal direction. Must be a self-starter, with sound judgment and a high level of professionalism; team player with ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Work must be timely and precise.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This is a non-civil service, full-time service position with a salary range of $40,917 - $49,573 and a comprehensive benefits package. Those considered for employment must authorize release of a criminal background check from the Maryland State Police.
To Apply:
Please forward resumes by regular mail or e-mail only by 4:00 pm on August 15, 2014 to the attention of Ms. Susan Olubi, Director of Administrative Services, Mayor's Office of Human Services, 7 E. Redwood Street, 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; Susan.Olubi@baltimorecity.gov. No facsimiles accepted.
Please forward resumes by regular mail or e-mail only by 4:00 pm on August 15, 2014 to the attention of Ms. Susan Olubi, Director of Administrative Services, Mayor's Office of Human Services, 7 E. Redwood Street, 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; Susan.Olubi@baltimorecity.gov. No facsimiles accepted.
Baltimore City is an Equal Opportunity Employer