Housing Specialist I - Tampa, United States - St. Vincent de Paul CARES

St. Vincent de Paul CARES

Verified Company

Tampa, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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 followup 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 multitask
Ability to organize, prioritize, selfmotivate, 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
Missiondriven 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.

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