Data Quality Specialist

Data Quality Specialist

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

PAY RATE : $23.08 - $24.30 Per Hour BENEFITS : VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Data Quality Specialist will maintain data for clients and families that have accessed the program. The following duties may be handled in conjunction with Funder staff, and Program staff where applicable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies, corrects and enters participant information into centralized database;
• Documentation Review Conducts file documentation review at least weekly. Ensures that all documentation is in order including ensuring documents are filled out correctly, complete, and signed. This ensures quality assurance at the program level.
• Monitors database reports to assure consistency with hardcopy records and other logs
• Runs regular progress reports, and other reports as required by Program Manager; creates customized reports to support shelter management and to provide other needed information on request
• Coordinates with Case Managers and Intake staff to ensure data intake requirements are met
• Trains staff on database and answers questions relating to the system
• Supports any technical and reporting issues for the Program;
• Assists with program funder audits and monitoring visits;
• Attends conferences and regular meetings with database contractors and Funder staff
• Oversees the privacy / confidentiality notification processes to meet regulatory guidelines
• Exports data and upload to Funder repository as directed
• Other duties as may be required to support the program with database and information system expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.