Description
Health, Housing and Homeless Services (H3) is a division of Contra Costa County Health Services. The Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division integrates housing and homeless services across our health system; coordinates health and homeless services across county government and in the community; and works with key partners such as the Employment and Human Services Department, the Housing Authority, school districts, housing providers, law enforcement and cities to develop innovative strategies to address the community’s health and social needs (https://cchealth.org/h3/).
H3 holds multiple roles within Contra Costa’s Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC). One of H3’s primary roles is functioning as the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead Agency. The HMIS is the central database to collect, track, analyze and report uniform client and activity data regarding the provision of shelter, housing, and services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who at risk of homelessness within the Contra Costa CoC region.
The HMIS Programmer/Analyst will be responsible for a variety of data and administrative tasks related to the HMIS, including but not limited to HMIS usage across partnering agencies, data management, analysis, dashboard and report development, and monitoring of programmatic and client level data.
Salary: $28.35 - $33.60 Hourly
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in the development, automation, and upgrading of queries, reports, and dashboards
Design and create technical specifications, including process flows and data reporting requirements
Analyze and present program-level and system-level homelessness data to CoC stakeholders
Collaborate with partner agencies to translate specific data needs into solutions using HMIS and other tools
Assist with the importing and exporting of data from multiple sources
Provide 2nd tier HMIS troubleshooting and technical support to CoC provider network
Attend and facilitate HMIS-related meetings
Provide administrative support, including drafting user manuals, wiki guides, creating/revising forms, invoices, and reconciling reports as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the HMIS System Administrator
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Intermediate or advanced knowledge of relational database management systems
Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
Beginner to intermediate skills in Python
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Ability to translate and reconcile agency needs to software requirements.
Proficiency in troubleshooting computer software and hardware issues.
Must demonstrate a professional demeanor, be personable and able to interact with diverse audiences and maintain good communication channels.
Be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check.
Education/Experience
Associates Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related coursework, or 5+ years in a Data Analyst or Coder/Programmer role
Experience in IT strategic planning and IT project management.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong SQL skills, including the ability to write queries and stored procedures
Experience with data analytics tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Qlik.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or R
Experience with HMIS software
Experience with XML and data migrations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Occasionally
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Frequently
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly (5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office and Homeless Shelter
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.
Please include your resume and cover letter with the application.
Apply here: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PUB1001PUBH/JobBoard/6705aa07-0bcb-4660-ad1b-2fda952becc7/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=2f59a132-40e0-4c7a-a537-0281468d6caa