Goodwill of Central Illinois · 8 hours ago
Part-Time Assessment & Data Entry Specialist
Horizon House
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.05/hr - $23.05/hrGoodwill of Central Illinois is dedicated to helping individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Assessment & Data Entry Specialist will support the organization’s mission by enrolling individuals experiencing homelessness into the Coordinated Entry System and conducting assessments to determine eligibility for housing interventions.
Retail
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive CES assessments using tools and protocols established by the Indianapolis Continuum of Care to determine eligibility and housing prioritization
Enroll neighbors into the Coordinated Entry System and provide clear explanation of processes, timelines, and next steps
Identify immediate needs and provide appropriate, timely interventions, referrals, and crisis support as required
Assist with managing crises and emergencies in collaboration with supervisors, case management, and guest services teams
Coordinate with co-located partners, case managers, and community organizations to obtain, verify, and manage all documentation required for CES participation
Maintain ongoing client contact and documentation to ensure CES assessments remain active and compliant with Continuum of Care guidelines
Participate in weekly Case Conferencing meetings to represent and advocate for neighbors throughout the housing referral process
Maintain accurate, timely electronic and paper client records in compliance with agency policies, CES requirements, and applicable regulations
Complete enrollment, update, and exit documentation in accordance with CES standards and timelines
Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and professional boundaries in all interactions and recordkeeping
Complete required agency and community trainings to obtain and maintain CES Assessor certification
Assist with training new staff, interns, and community partners as assigned and provide peer support to colleagues
Contribute to agency meetings and represent the organization at community meetings as requested
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and organizational leadership
Qualification
Required
Experience working with individuals or families experiencing homelessness, poverty, or housing instability preferred
Demonstrated understanding of human behavior and the ability to assess client strengths, needs, and barriers
Working knowledge of community resources and housing systems preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google, and electronic case management systems
Willingness and ability to learn agency-specific databases and tools
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines
Ability to follow established processes while maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving data needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex processes clearly and compassionately
Effectively communicates across teams and with external partners
All candidates must pass a criminal background check
Benefits
Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health plan
Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sabbatical and parental leaves
Life, dental and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
Retirement planning options with generous company % match
Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Company
Goodwill of Central Illinois
Through the sale of donated goods at our stores, Goodwill of Central Illinois is able to fund free programs for the people of central Illinois.
Founded in 1934
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase