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Primavera Rural Resource Specialist, PAV in Tucson, Arizona
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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