Coordinated Entry Specialist

South Central Louisiana, Inc.; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403-B Pension Plan

Short and Long Term Disability Ins.

Life Insurance

paid annual holidays

Vacation and Sick leave

Job summary

Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a Coordinated Entry Specialist to enter client data into HMIS and coordinate entry assessments in a shelter setting in Baton Rouge, LA.

This full-time, non-exempt role supports data quality and connects individuals to eligible services. The position requires a high school diploma and at least two years working with homeless or vulnerable populations, with strong communication and independent work abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong data entry skills.
• Minimum two years serving homeless or vulnerable populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Enter client data in the HMIS data base.
• Work with System Administrator on required reports.
• Develop expertise in using the Advanced Reporting Tool.
• Refer consumers to eligible services.
• Engage consumers to services and build rapport.
• Maintain program records and housing/resource database.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMIS Data Entry System

Advanced Reporting Tool

Job description

Coordinated Entry Specialist

Hourly-100% Service Workers Baton Rouge, LA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Coordinated Entry Specialist

Summary

To complete/enter data into HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) and complete Coordinated Entry Assessments to assure a high level of data quality across the system, and to serve as liaison with consumers and homeless service providers.

Position Type

Non-Exempt/Full-time

Essential Functions

• Enter client data in the LSNDC HMIS Data Base
• Work with System Administrator in generating required reports
• Develop expertise in using the Advanced Reporting Tool
• Refer consumers to eligible services
• Establish a rapport to engage consumers to services
• Report any significant concerns to Supervisor
• Maintain training requirements
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive housing and resource database.
• Maintain assigned program records.
• Projects and duties as assigned
• Accountability for Others
• Balanced Decision Making
• Leading Others
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Analysis of Data

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Required Education and Experience

Proficiency in a variety of computer applications and systems is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of two years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable populations. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively both independently and under supervision.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position is performed primarily in a shelter environment serving individuals experiencing homelessness. The work involves regular interaction with program participants, staff, and community partners in a dynamic, service-focused setting. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403-B Pension Plan
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurances
• Life Insurance
• paid annual holidays
• Vacation and Sick leave

Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.