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# Data Specialist

- **Company:** Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $54,642.0 - $63,128.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Management, Data Inconsistencies
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6e74cab16e6fd2b8

## About the Role

* Knowledge of the LA CoC HMIS
 * Maintain up to date Clarity (HMIS) Records for services provided to clients directly in the field.
 * Excellent people skills, specifically customer service skills and a capacity for collaboration and interpersonal relationships
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to express technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Strong organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
 * Intermediate level of computer software programs specifically, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook)
 * Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and timelines.
 * Demonstrated ability to work with diverse community and organizational groups.
 * Other duties and special projects as assigned.
 * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a very active position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items over 10 pounds.

Training & Experience

 * A valid California Drivers' License
 * Proven professional experience and educational background.

## Description

* Enter data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information using an established procedure into the HMIS which utilizes a web-based interface.
 * Adhering to best data management practices and maintaining a high standard of accuracy and efficiency.
 * Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure all participant data is accurate, and all intakes are accurately enrolled in the program database within given deadlines.
 * Identify and escalate any data integrity or data collection challenges to upper management team and assist as appropriate to develop solutions to those challenges.
 * Addressing data inconsistencies by working with administrative staff to locate missing data.
 * Maintain participant confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
 * Attend trainings and meeting as deemed necessary by management, both on and off site
 * Review Request for Services to identify areas of necessary follow-up.
 * Other duties as assigned., * This position is currently on a hybrid schedule (two days in person per week). The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and fully onsite as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs.

Residency Requirement: This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California. Proof of residency may be requested as part of the onboarding process to ensure compliance with organizational and operational requirements.


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