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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Specialist - **Company:** Goodwill Industries, Inc. - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $33,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Spreadsheets, Databases, Text Processing, Health Information Management, Software Systems, Data Processing - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-specialist-albuquerque-nm--cc78e6fa-6bcc-4e47-8280-315bad2dfc6d ## About the Role Data Entry, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Process Development, Data Processing, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures. * Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures. * Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic. * Knowledge of data entry and computer software. * Knowledge of document retention. * Knowledge of office functions, procedures, and policies. * Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets and database software programs in a Windows environment. * Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills. * Ability to read, write and understand English. * Ability to carry out instructions in verbal and written format. * Ability to enter data information quickly, accurately, and with attention to detail. * Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. * Ability to verify data input and correct errors. * Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities. * Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. * Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills. * Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 25lbs and may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a credit and criminal background check and drug test. * High School Diploma/GED, associate's degree preferred. * Two years administrative and data entry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. ## Description This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. * Adherence to the attendance and punctuality policies of Goodwill. * Exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to the position. * Collects and verifies program information and provides follow up to collect missing program information, prior to input into data tracking system. * Uses the HMIS data collection system to capture required information and uploads information on a daily basis. * Provides program reports as directed to meet monthly and quarterly reporting requirements and local project management needs. * Uploads HMIS data monthly or as required by the VA to the VA Repository. * Participates in software and database training provided by various sources as required to maintain knowledge and proficiency. * Coordinates with program managers from various departments that utilize HMIS to establish processes to submit data into HMIS. * Receives and files associated paperwork appropriately. * Cross references data to ensure accuracy and completeness; recognizes problems in source documents and notifies the program manager and the appropriate case manager. * Inputs and retrieves alphabetical and numerical information in prescribed format, utilizing knowledge of various computer software packages. * Creates, maintains, and purges specified files and logs as required; makes individual and/or mass corrections, modifications, and/or updates to files, as appropriate. * Provides data tracking, program monitoring, and program reports. * Performs data entry, verification, tracking and program reports in other required data tracking software systems as necessary. * Ensures HIPAA compliance. * Responsible for CARF compliance and maintaining standards in areas of responsibility. * Implements CARF standards into all programs and follows professional ethics as set in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics policy. * Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. * Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Not a care giver position: This position does not provide direct care or have routine unsupervised physical or financial access to care recipients served by Goodwill Industries of New Mexico.