The DHS Data Coordinator/Program Coordinator II will work with Homeless Youth Services (HYS) at the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (HYS) as well as with the Balance of State (BoS) Continuum of Care (CoC) in the Division of Housing Stabilization (DHS) in the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to support the design and implementation of a state-wide data system focused on youth and young adults at-risk of, or experiencing homelessness. Under the supervision of the DHS Emergency Solutions Grant Coordinator, this position will act as a liaison between HYS-funded organizations, CoCs across the Commonwealth, and the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS) vendor to create a system of data collection and reporting that captures information at an organizational level, by CoC geography, and across the Commonwealth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

1. Data Collection & Reporting:

• Work with the data vendor at Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to create a system of data collection, sharing, and reporting between HYS vendors, CoCs across the Commonwealth, and the state Rehousing Data Collective (RDC).

2. Data Standards & Reviewing:

• Participate in a review of required HMIS data elements to ensure compatibility between all systems.

• Compare U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HMIS data standards with those required in HYS programs to identify areas of compatibility and difference.

• Work with the data vendor, HYS and EOHLC to align HMIS data fields and ensure data elements include BIPOC and LGBTQ+ data.

3. Collaboration & Support:

• Support the ten HYS lead agencies in implementing the new data system.

• Support CoCs as they work with their HMIS vendors to implement Youth and Young Adult (YYA)-specific reporting and data gathering.

• Work with EOHLC and CoCs in MA to pilot Youth and YYA data-matching statewide in the RDC.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Excellent written communication skills.

2. Excellent oral communication skills.

3. Experience in program analysis, program management, program coordination, or program planning.

4. Demonstrated proficiency in using both Microsoft Word and Excel.

5. Ability to handle multiple priorities.

COMMENTS:

Please upload resume and cover letter.

This is a federally-funded position and is subject to renewal of federal funds.

This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.

Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division's Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.