Emergency Housing Assistance Specialist II

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

RFT Professional Tampa, FL, US

Salary: $18.27 Annually

MISSION STATEMENT:To transform lives through love and service.

SUMMARY: The Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) Specialist is a position to support the increase in the number of Veterans receiving assistance through the Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The EHA Specialist is responsible for regular wellness checks on Veterans who were experiencing homelessness, sleeping outdoors and in places not meant for habitation, such as in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, encampments, and on the streets or staying in a congregate shelter and placed in a hotel by SVdP CARES.

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)

• Conduct daily interactions with veteran to assess observance of hotel rules
• Verify the veteran meets all compliance requirements by hotel management
• Assist veteran in purchasing food and other supplies as needed
• Provide or coordinate any transportation needed by veteran
• Facilitate veteran’s access to their assigned case manager
• Provide supportive counseling
• Track payments of hotel billings for the veteran
• Assist new referrals in accessing emergency housing assistance
• Support veteran in acclimating to the change in housing environment
• Assist veteran in leaving hotel for more permanent housing
• Complete paperwork and data reports as requested by the Program Manager, including use of HSMIS
• Build and maintain working relationships with community agencies to provide comprehensive services to participants

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
• Cary a case load for individuals in hotels
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfil the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission

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
• 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
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information on screening requirements, process, and disqualifying offenses, please visit the official Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

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…