About this opportunity
The Primavera Foundation lists this PAV Rural Resource Specialist opportunity in sierra vista, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Rural Resource Specialist
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.
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
Responsibilities
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 Co-Director 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 participant's 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 85% of Rapid Rehousing and 95% of Prevention households served exit with permanent housing.
Completes monthly reports on status of participants on caseload.
Registers all veteran participants for the SSVF satisfaction survey.
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 and 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 Primavera's 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 database.
Ability to function with minimal supervision.
Ability to accurately track information and services in HMIS.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
Minimum of three years of work experience in social services program providing case management services
One-year experience working with people who are low income or homeless and/or veterans
Note: A combination of relevant education and professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain
Level 1 fingerprint clearance card, or ability to obtain
Background checks
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance coverage
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Military veteran or veteran family member
One-year experience working in the multi- family housing field
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Experience conducting home visits
Experience working in a program providing rent assistance.
One-year experience and demonstrated proficiency with web-based database program(s).
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
Office environment with moderate office noise levels.
Ability to meet with participants in office setting and facilitate deskwork processes on full workday basis.
Visual acuity and hand dexterity to discern information, complete records and reports, and data enter information into computer systems.
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Ability to travel to other locations as needed for outreach to property managers, meetings, events, etc.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to
Worksite address
sierra vista, AZ, 85635, US
Who can apply
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