What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Specialist - SSVF position at The Salvation Army Southwest Division?
Job Description
Job Description
Location : The Salvation Army – Owens Campus
Status : Non-Exempt
MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army is looking to fill a Data Specialist position on the SSVF team. The successful candidate for this position will have a proficiency in Microsoft Office Software, the ability to perform arithmetic, strong verbal and written skills.
The Data Specialist will complete all SSVF check and purchase requests, maintaining files / databases for all invoices, check requests, and grant documents. This position will complete accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system, completing data quality checks by running reports. This employee will also assist the Veteran Services Coordinator with filing as well as grant renewals and submissions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree preferred. Minimum two years of related experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Must have the ability to understand numbers and perform arithmetic.
- Experience working with agencies that serve vulnerable populations preferred.
- Experience working with homeless and / or at-risk veterans preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of residents, staff and community partners.
- Must have a valid Driver License, clean driving record and own registered and insured vehicle for client visits. Mileage reimbursement will be provided and company vehicle will be available for any transporting of clients.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.
