Project Coordinator and Data Integrity

The Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (CVLC) is seeking a skilled professional to join our team as a project coordinator and data integrity analyst. CVLC’s mission is to help veterans recovering from mental illness and homelessness overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare, and income. As a national leader in medical-legal partnerships and legal aid to veterans, CVLC’s work often occurs where veterans law intersects with economic and racial justice, human rights, and mental health.

CVLC is engaging in a three-year research study with our partners at the VA. Our new coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the study data is complete and accurate. This research study is a first of its kind randomized controlled trial that will review the efficacy of medical legal partnerships.

The coordinator will oversee all aspects of the study and be the liaison with our research partners at the VA. Additionally, the coordinator will work closely with housing and civil legal attorneys, staff and clients to gather and record the information required for the study.

About You:

• You have a passion for justice: you have a passion for supporting social justice issues and an enthusiasm for helping people in need.
• You are detail oriented: you pay close attention to little things and know that this will best help serve our clients. From checking records to ensuring proper data entry, paying attention to details are essential.
• You are a go-getter: you are resourceful, flexible, and self-motivated. You understand that priorities and plans change and the path forward is not always a straight line. You use challenges as opportunities to learn new things.
• You are good with technology: CVLC is a paperless office and strives to be at the forefront of using technology to assist our clients and deliver superior service. You have an easy relationship with technology and a desire to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements.
• You are logic oriented: you have worked with data analysis software or spreadsheets to do data analysis and reporting. Data exports and manipulation of data sets will be required.

In this job you will:

• Oversee all data related to the Housing Research Study which includes:
  • Enter and maintain accurate data in the case management system
  • Connect with the VA partners and research assistant (RA) to confirm status of project numbers
  • Confirm veteran/client scheduling with attorneys and RA
  • On-demand and scheduled reviews of study data
  • Exports and data cleanup
• Communicate with attorneys, volunteers, veterans and staff to ensure study participants are identified and followed.
• Ensure that CVLC’s online and paper filings are done in an organized and timely manner.
• Collect client records and releases.

 You will also get to:

• Learn about a variety of legal cases including housing, credit, consumer, and veterans law.
• Join CVLC’s legal team, participating in intake discussions and legal strategy meetings.
• Be an active participant in a team that seeks to change national and local policies that affect veterans.

On Day 1 you will

• Be proficient in Word, Excel, and the other Office products
• Have experience with basic coding and software for online cloud system such as Salesforce.
• Be introduced to CVLC’s processes and policies, organization calendar, data and document management systems
• Spend time with attorneys and staff in each department to understand how all the parts of the organization work independently and together.
• Meet with VA research and clinician staff and gain some culture competence for our client base.

After 3 months you will

• Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the research study and be able to present status and challenges to VA and CVLC staff.
• Create and send monthly status reports
• Understand the basics of housing law and the eviction process, VA benefit eligibility and other civil legal issues.
• Work with attorneys to ensure required data is entered

 About Us:

• We are client-centered and hard-working. It is a privilege to do this work and we do our utmost to provide our clients with the best services possible.
• We are outcome-oriented and creative. The results we get for our clients are some of the best in legal aid and we all play a part in making that happen.
• We are democratic and collegial. We all pitch in as needed. Our teamwork is a hallmark of our organization. We are boisterous and like to have fun together.

Veterans, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. CVLC will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. CVLC is proud to work with a diverse community of clients, staff, and constituents. Come join our team!

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to CVLC at applicants@ctveteranslegal.org. Please be prepared to share the names, title and contact information for three references if requested. The position is open until filled. We anticipate that it will be filled quickly, so please send your materials as soon as possible.