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MillarRich LLC

MAPs Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$45K/yr

The MAPs Specialist will assist in the development and implementation of new service models, identifying the systems and quality oversight to assist in wider adoption and implementation. MillarRich ...

Akima, LLC

Modeling/Mapping Specialist

Springfield, VA · On-site

$150K/yr

Suvi is seeking a Modeling & Mapping Specialist for the TSA Enterprise Architecture Support Team in Springfield, VA. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong customer service, subject matter expertise ...

DKMRBH Inc

ServiceNow Service Mapping Specialist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$57.75 - $79.50/hr

... Specialist to support enterprise configuration management and service mapping initiatives. This ... Partner with infrastructure, application, and business teams to map services end-to-end.

Vinfen

MAP Training Specialist

Allston, MA

$85K - $88K/yr

The MAP Training Specialist delivers Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification and recertification training to support the organization's ability to maintain a MAP-certified workforce in ...

Vinfen

MAP Training Specialist

Allston, MA · On-site +1

$85K/yr

Overview The MAP Training Specialist delivers Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification and recertification training to support the organization's ability to maintain a MAP-certified ...

ZBeta, Inc

BIM Mapping Specialist

$55K - $65K/yr

WHAT YOU'LL DO As a BIM Mapping Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting our security ... Generate SLM drawings and .jpg images for LenelS2 map integration. Upload maps to client software ...

Medtronic

EP Mapping Specialist CAS - CT

Hartford, CT · On-site

A Day in the Life Join Medtronic as an Affera Mapping Specialist and be at the forefront of transforming lives through advanced medical technology! In this dynamic role, you'll work alongside a ...

Medtronic

EP Mapping Specialist CAS - CT

Hartford, CT · On-site

A Day in the Life Join Medtronic as an Affera Mapping Specialist and be at the forefront of transforming lives through advanced medical technology! In this dynamic role, you'll work alongside a ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Map Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Map Specialist, you need strong skills in cartography, spatial analysis, and geographic information systems (GIS), usually supported by a degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS and familiarity with remote sensing tools and spatial databases are typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication help Map Specialists interpret data and convey findings to diverse audiences. These skills and qualifications are essential for producing accurate maps and spatial data that support decision-making in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and logistics.

What are some common challenges Map Specialists face when integrating new geospatial data into existing mapping systems?

Map Specialists often encounter challenges such as ensuring data accuracy, maintaining consistency across multiple data sources, and resolving discrepancies between old and new datasets. Integrating new geospatial data may require learning and applying different formatting standards, reconciling coordinate systems, and updating metadata. Close collaboration with GIS analysts, surveyors, and IT teams is crucial to streamline data integration and ensure that the final maps are both reliable and user-friendly.

What is the difference between Map Specialist vs GIS Technician?

AspectMap SpecialistGIS Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in geography, GIS, or related fieldOften requires a degree or certification in GIS or related discipline
Work EnvironmentWorks in offices, labs, or field settings, focusing on map creation and analysisPrimarily office-based, supporting GIS data management and map production
Industry UsageUsed across government, environmental, urban planning, and private sectorsCommonly employed in government agencies, engineering firms, and GIS service providers

Both Map Specialists and GIS Technicians work with geographic data, but Map Specialists often focus more on map design and analysis, while GIS Technicians handle data management and technical support. The roles overlap in skills and industry usage, but Map Specialists typically have more advanced analytical responsibilities.

What are Map Specialists?

Map Specialists are professionals who create, analyze, update, and interpret maps and spatial data. They work with geographic information systems (GIS), cartography software, and other mapping technologies to support a variety of industries, including urban planning, environmental science, and logistics. Map Specialists may also collect and verify geographic data, ensure map accuracy, and help organizations visualize spatial information for decision-making. Their expertise is crucial in projects that require detailed and reliable geographic representations.
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Senior Direct Care/MAP specialist

Center for Human Development (Massachusetts)

Chicopee, MA

$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Center for Human Development (CHD), is seeking Senior Direct Care/MAP Specialist for a new Intensive Treatment Residential (ITR) program that will be located in West Springfield, MA. This program provides long term support for male adolescents (5-13 years of age). In this program, the population served will receive housing, therapeutic, emotional, and educational support with a goal to develop healthy and fulfilling relationships that will solidify skills and apply them to real world settings. 

Your role as Senior Direct Care:

The Senior Direct Care/MAP specialist assists program leadership with the oversight of their assigned shifts to meet the needs of the youth and their families. The behavioral health profiles/histories of the youth being referred to the congregate care settings are complex and require 24/7 supervision. The Senior Direct Care/MAP specialist assists in maintaining a structured and therapeutic environment that builds on the youth’s strengths to build self-regulation skills; responds to the daily care and treatment needs of all youth in a manner that is respectful of and responsive to diversity across all human characteristics. The Senior Direct Care/MAP specialist will assist in ensuring that the overall delivery of behavioral health treatment is in line with the youth’s treatment plans and effective at all times. They will ensure that the maximum integration of CHD services are being carried out efficiently and effectively. The Senior Direct Care/MAP specialist additionally works in collaboration with the LPN and RN to manager the med room in accordance to the MAP policy/regulations.

The Senior Direct Care staff functions in a lead capacity for a group of staff and must be able to schedule and control the daily shift responsibilities. This entails the Senior Direct Care Staff delegating shift duties to teammates for the shift and ensuring there is follow-through for tasks completion.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with the population served.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or a High School diploma with equivalent experience.
  • Driver's license required.
  • Have a legally registered & insured car for work use.
  • Experience working with youth and their families.
  • Experience in community child welfare and mental health programming.
  • Previous supervisor experience.

Success Factors:

Ideal candidates will need to:

  • Hold Medication Administration Program (MAP).
  • Hold an active CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Be detail oriented and a dedicated team player.
  • Have previous experience in supervisor capacity.

The pay rate is $21/hr.

Take advantage of a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance, a flexible schedule, paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

At Center for Human Development, CHD, Care Finds A Way

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. 

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