Data Specialist III - Updated

Job Description

Job Description

The Happier Life Project (THLP)

Position : Data Specialist III

Location : Lake Elsinore, CA (Hybrid / On-site as needed)

Status :  Full-Time, Grant Funded

​​​​​ Compensation : $79,000 - $89,000

Reports To : CEO

About The Happier Life Project (THLP)

The Happier Life Project is a recovery community organization dedicated to supporting diverse communities in their journey toward healing and recovery. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use issues, and mental health challenges. Through peer-led recovery support, education, and advocacy, we work to reduce stigma, shift perspectives, and create a future where recovery is normalized, valued, and embraced as a transformative journey.

Position Overview

The Data Specialist III leads the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of The Happier Life Project’s electronic health record (EHR) and data systems. This role ensures that data infrastructure across THLP’s community-based programs supports care coordination, program performance, and compliance with State and County contracts, including Medi-Cal–funded services.

The Data Specialist III is responsible for translating program operations and contractual requirements into functional, staff-friendly EHR workflows, ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards while remaining trauma-informed and culturally responsive. This role supports billing readiness and audit preparation by maintaining accurate, well-structured data systems. The Data Specialist III does not submit claims, but ensures data integrity for billing and reporting teams.

I deal Candidate

This role is best suited for someone who has personally built and implemented EHR or data systems in a multi-program, publicly funded or healthcare environment, and is comfortable owning systems end-to-end—from design through daily operation.

Key Responsibilities

EHR Design, Implementation & Administration

• Lead the design, build-out, implementation, and administration of THLP’s EHR and related data systems.
• Translate program, contractual, and operational requirements into EHR workflows, forms, templates, and user roles.
• Oversee system configuration, testing, rollout, and ongoing optimization.
• Manage user access, permissions, troubleshooting, and system improvements.
• Coordinate with IT staff and vendors to support integrations, upgrades, and system performance.

State & County Contract Data Compliance

Data Integrity, Reporting & Audit Readiness

Training & Staff Support

Systems Improvement & Integration

Strong project management and workflow development skills, including multi-program integration.

Required Qualifications

Enhanced Care Management (ECM)

Preferred Qualifications

Core Competencies

Systems thinking

Detail-oriented and accurate

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to train others

Collaborative and cross-departmental mindset

Cultural humility

Adaptability and innovation

Cultural Competency

Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.

Experience working alongside Latino, Indigenous, Native American, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, justice-involved, and low-income communities from a trauma- and healing-informed lens.

Benefits

The Happier Life Project is a healing-centered, peer-led organization committed to staff wellness, growth opportunities, and culturally grounded leadership development.

Vacation, Sick Leave & 13 Paid Holidays

Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Retirement & FSA

Funding & Continuation Statement

This is a grant-funded position with an initial term. Continuation beyond the initial funding period is anticipated and actively planned, contingent upon funding renewal, program performance, and organizational growth.

Employment is at-will.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The Happier Life Project is an equal opportunity employer and values lived experience and inclusion. We are committed to providing equitable access to employment and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees, consistent with California and federal law.

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