University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Job Summary:

Within the collaborative framework of the UNL-CCFL Community Services Team, which includes the Senior Project Director, HMIS Manager, and fellow HMIS System Administrators, the Balance of State HMIS Administrator contributions play an integral role in enhancing the overall functionality and effectiveness of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The Balance of State HMIS Administrator will skillfully administer, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the HMIS both internally and externally, collaborating closely with system users, software providers, and the HMIS Team. This role encompasses various core responsibilities, collaborating effectively with Balance of State CoC agencies and users to address data quality concerns, aligning with the criteria set forth by homeless and near homeless funding agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program, State of Nebraska, and City of Lincoln Department of Urban Development, and other funders. The BOS HMIS Administrator is essential in supplying crucial data reports to the Community Services team, fulfilling both mandated requirements from funding sources and responding to ad hoc needs. Additionally, the administrator adeptly performs direct extractions of 'raw' data from the HMIS system, serving as the fundamental cornerstone for creating research reports, conducting program evaluations, and developing policy briefs and papers.

The Balance of State HMIS Administrator has unique responsibilities and duties associated with serving the Nebraska Balance of State Continuum of Care. These responsibilities and duties include: 1) serving as the lead system administrator for Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program (NHAP) funded agencies, 2) serving as primary liaison with the Balance of State Continuum of Care for the annual Point in Time Count, and 3) serving as the HMIS and Community Services liaison with each of the 5 NHAP regional homeless coalitions. Community Services Division | Center on Children, Families, and the Law | Nebraska

About Us:

CCFL is an interdisciplinary research and training center at UNL. CCFL was founded in 1987 to serve as a home for research and public service on child and family policy issues.CCFL's Mission is: Help the Helpers by providing an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to improve systems and outcomes for children and families. The Community Services Division at CCFL provides a range of services including planning, research, evaluation, and system and program development. A major focus within Community Services is housing and homelessness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in community planning; database management or social work and 1 year of experience working with case management software and one year of experience in the homeless service system; additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Work history will show experience working in a team environment
• Prior usage of Microsoft Office products 
• Ability to communicate effectively on task-oriented projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• 1 year of experience specifically with the BitFocus Clarity HMIS software
• 2 years experience in homeless service system
• ​Experience with HMIS software, i.e. Clarity, ServicePoint, others

​Ideal Candidate Statement:

We're seeking a skilled HMIS System Admin with the ability to work independently and support agencies funded through the Nebraska Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC). This role is essential in helping providers navigate federal requirements, optimize data systems, and improve service delivery across the state. This role will:

• Interpret and apply federal guidance to support CoC-funded agencies
• Build and customize reports using Looker to inform decision-making
• Manage and troubleshoot our HMIS platform, Clarity Human Services
• Work independently while collaborating with stakeholders across Nebraska

Compliance Requirements:

If selected for this position and a verbal offer is accepted, the final written offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of the following required pre-employment check(s): 

• Criminal history background check