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The Primavera Foundation - Pathways Out of Poverty

https://primavera.org/job/rural-resource-specialist-project-action-for-veterans/

Rural Resource Specialist, PAV

Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND JOB SUMMARY

The Primavera Foundation is a non-profit community development organization that

has been providing pathways out of poverty and strengthening the Tucson

community since 1983, through a variety of programs and services. Project Action

for Veterans (PAV) offers housing assistance (rapid rehousing and homeless

prevention) and supportive services to Veterans and their families who are

homeless or about to become homeless who but for this assistance would

continue to be or become homeless. The program serves Veterans living in Pima,

Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz counties, and follows the policies and

regulations of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) funding from the

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. PAV is accredited by CARF for Rapid

Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention Programs.

The Rural Resource Specialist focuses mainly on assisting with the successful

transition to/with necessary housing for these veterans and their families. The

successful candidate will be a culturally-sensitive social services professional who

has a positive influence on others, thrives on successfully facilitating processes,

works at a faster-than-average pace, is extremely disciplined, detail-oriented, and

results-oriented, sets high standards for self and others, and demonstrates top-

notch planning and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES (Work assignments may vary depending on

the departments needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent

by leadership):

Caseload Responsibilities

Conducts intake/eligibility meeting and completes eligibility forms to

determine eligibility based on need and program requirement

Develops a housing service plan with participants and enters all information

in program database.

Assists participants in identifying, applying for, and moving into permanent

housing.

Works with PAV Contract Specialists to verify determination of services and

communicates approvals and all follow-up with the participant.

Continues to follow up with participants as needed, and continues to

conduct ongoing assessment on a periodic basis as per program guidelines,

including 90-day re-certifications.

Communicates/coordinates with participants other service providers as

applicable on a regular basis.

Assists with any applications for mainstream benefits, status of application,

and benefits received. This can include attending meetings as an advocate

for the participant.

Contacts participant and conducts a process for participant exit when

services are complete.

Ensures that 80% of households served exit with permanent housing.

Completes monthly reports on status of participants on caseload.

Registers all veteran participants for the SSVF satisfaction survey.

Hiring organization

Primavera Foundation

Employment Type

Full-time

Working Hours

40

Base Salary

\$ 17 - \$ 20

Date posted

September 20, 2023

Primavera Foundation We provide pathways out of poverty through safe, affordable

housing, workforce development and neighborhood

revitalization.

https://primavera.org

Participates in VA and, HMIS training, and other agency trainings as

requested.

Participates in monitoring and evaluation activities including record reviews.

Other Responsibilities

Ensures that participant files are properly maintained, meeting grant and

confidentiality requirements.

Maintains a 95% accuracy rate on data entry a nd file audits.

Ensures confidentiality of participant information.

Maintains statistical data as required by grant funding sources.

Adheres to all contractual agreements related to resource and case

management services.

Attends meetings with partnering agencies as scheduled.

Attends agency meetings as required such as All Staff and quarterly

resource specialist meetings.

Performs other related duties as requested/assigned by leadership.

Demonstrates adherence to Primaveras guiding principles of integrity,

respect, accountability, compassion, and leadership.

Other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of issues facing veterans and people that are low

income/homeless, including housing, employment, mental and physical

health.

Strong interviewing and assessment skills.

Ability to work effectively with program participants, the public, staff and

volunteers.

Ability to communicate effectively and accurately orally and in writing.

Proficiency with office computer systems and software, including Microsoft

Windows, Outlook, Word Excel, and a web-based databa