Homeless Services Specialist

6 days ago


Clearwater, United States St. Vincent de Paul CARES Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Homeless Services Specialist to join our team in the Rapid Rehousing Program. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in helping individuals and families achieve permanent housing stability.

Job Summary

The Homeless Services Specialist will provide assessment, monitoring, planning, linkage, and advocacy for individuals and families enrolled in rapid rehousing services. You will work closely with clients to develop personalized housing stability plans, connect them with community resources, and provide ongoing support to ensure successful transition into permanent housing.

Responsibilities

  • Screen households to determine eligibility and document their information
  • Conduct assessments to identify client strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences
  • Develop Housing Stability Plans addressing crisis intervention, potential barriers, housing identification, move-in, self-sufficiency, and budgeting
  • Monitor progress daily, maintain accurate documentation, and provide referrals to community resources as needed
  • Work directly with the Coordinated Entry System, conduct home visits, and collect necessary documentation for client files
  • Process requests for rental assistance, application fees, and other forms of assistance
  • Utilize HMIS, coordinate with the Coordinated Entry System, and attend regular meetings of RRH providers

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must possess:

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field
  • At least 2 years of experience serving homeless or at-risk families and individuals in crisis
  • Familiarity with wrap-around services and providers within the CoC
  • Ability to comply with complex governmental regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Proficiency with data management and information systems, including basic knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Knowledge of RRH Standards (HPRP, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), CoC, Grant Per Diem (GPD), etc.)

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes:

  • 95% employer-paid employee-only coverage (zero-deductible, $10 copay plan)
  • 10,000 employer-paid basic life insurance
  • 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly, starting at day one of employment
  • 13 paid holidays, including employee's birthday and date of hire
  • Variety of retention and referral bonuses
  • Two weeks of paid training, including DEI initiatives
  • Flexible schedules in most positions
  • 3% employer match after six months
  • 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

About Us

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending homelessness by providing dignified and affordable housing solutions. We serve 19 counties across Florida, offering a comprehensive array of services to support individuals and families in achieving permanent housing stability.



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