Job Description
St. Vincent de Paul is committed to our mission to alleviate pain and suffering, in a spirit of charity, justice and mercy through person to person involvement. We are located in Pinellas County, Florida and we are excited to include Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk and Sarasota in our efforts to end homelessness. It is our belief that the name SVdP CARES reflects our regional outreach beyond South Pinellas.
Please visit our website: svdpsp.org for more information
Submit your resume for consideration.
Local Candidates preferred
Valid Driver’s License and Clean Driving record required
Background check and drug screen required
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The Housing Specialist I shall provide direct services to enable eligible clients to locate affordable, safe and sanitary housing. The Housing Specialist will network with owners and managers of housing units, and maintain a list of landlords that can readily assist our clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for identifying and engaging landlords through a variety of methods in order to develop sufficient affordable housing stock for RRH program
- Assists eligible families in locating and renting suitable housing; computing and preparing financing arrangements and monitoring owner/tenant compliance with standards
- Maintain linkage between Agency, landlord and client
- Develop and maintain (i.e., update) a database/listing of available housing stock for clients
- Responsible for coordinating and/or performing Housing Inspection
- Makes referrals to agencies and departments for the resolution of applicant housing issues
- Investigates tenant and owner complaints and conducts follow-up visits
- Makes appropriate referrals for assistance when client’s needs cannot be met
- Maintains required client, legal and administrative record and statistical data as required by SVdPSP and program funders including use of HSMIs
- Responsible for collecting all necessary documentation for client files
- Networks and collaborates with other agencies and represents the agency at community functions, which may include public speaking and presentations as directed by Program Manager
- All other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates a commitment to serve all people with respect and compassion
- Works in a spirit of cooperation with all external and internal stakeholders
- Valid Florida driver’s license and clean driving record if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES
- This position requires a minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
- Minimum two years’ experience serving homeless or at-risk families and/or individuals in crisis
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- serving homeless: 2 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
License:
- Driver’s License and clean driving record (Preferred)
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