Job Details
MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.
SUMMARY: 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 property owners, managers of housing units, and maintain a list of landlords that can readily assist our veterans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time).
Responsible for identifying and engaging landlords through a variety of methods in order to develop sufficient affordable housing stock for Rapid Re-Housing (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 Inspections
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 St. Vincent de Paul CARES and program funders including use of HMIS
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
Will make a Commitment t o Serve all people with Respect , Compassion , and Cooperation
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply with all applicable training requirements
Comply with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures
Comply with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs
Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team
Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission.
Employee Benefits:
95% Employer paid Employee only coverage (zero ded, $10 co pay plan)
10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance
120 hrs PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment
13 Paid Holidays to include Employee's birthday and Date of Hire
We also have various retention and referral bonuses
2 weeks paid training to include DEI initiatives
Flexible schedules in most positions
3% Employer match after 6 months
We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Shield, Legal Shield, Additional Life, FSA Medical, and FSA Dependent Care
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
Able to speak, write and understand English
Possess basic computer skills
Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups
Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results
Excellent communication and listening skills
Possess strong work ethics
Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening
Valid Florida driver's license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
Must have reliable transportation
Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process
Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally
A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
Knowledge of Business English, spelling and punctuation
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Knowledge of general math pertaining to percentages, allocations and discounts
Computer skills using current software
Strong oral and written communications
Sensitivity to the cultural diversity of clients in order to successfully work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups
Ability to work as a team member and establish effective working relationships with staff, supervisor and outside organizations
Commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems
Demonstrate a commitment to serve all people with respect and compassion
Valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person
A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change
The ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them, gain skills and confidence
Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals
The capacity to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals
Ability to work under deadlines, multi-task and set appropriate limits
Respects diversity of all clients, staff, and volunteers
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications).
This position requires a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work or related field
Minimum 2-years' experience serving homeless or at-risk families and/or individuals in crisis
GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation; standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 20 lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL DEMANDS: Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors and employees at all levels within the Agency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.
St. Vincent de Paul CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Description
19.23