PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION // PROVIDING PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY
JOB POSTING

151 W. 40th Street
Tucson, AZ 85713

Job Title: Resource Specialist, Rapid Rehousing
Reports To: Rapid Rehousing Program Administrator
Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible to meet the needs of the program
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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. Through resource referrals
and individualized service planning, the Rapid Rehousing Program aims to help individuals and
families experiencing homelessness move as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achieve
stability in that housing through a combination of rental assistance, supportive services, and ongoing
case management. 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, teamwork and coaching skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs
and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by leadership):

• Conduct initial intake/eligibility evaluation and documentation per HUD standards
• Maintain a caseload and work with participants to create individualized Housing Stability Plans
• Assist with housing search and application processes
• Conduct monthly home visits and case management appointments
• Conduct ongoing assessment and review utilizing tools including the SPDAT
• Communicate/coordinate with participant’s other community resource specialists/case

management providers as needed

• Assist with applications for mainstream benefits, and verify status of application, and benefits

received.

• Complete housing inspections, other move in tasks, and paperwork to program standards
• Maintain 100% accuracy in financial duties such as adhering to eligible costs per HUD

regulations, internal expenditure reporting, etc.

• Accurately complete HMIS and/or ETO data entry including case notes
• Create an exit plan that includes referral to resources for possible future needs, reason

for leaving and evaluate participant satisfaction

• Maintain a minimum of 95% accuracy related to data entry and case file audits
• Maintain an 80% success rate of people leaving the program stably housed
• Participate in Rapid Rehousing training, HMIS and/or ETO training, and other agency trainings

and team meetings as requested

• Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities

Resource Specialist, Rapid Rehousing September 2022

• Adhere to and demonstrate Primavera’s guiding principles of integrity, respect, accountability,

compassion, and leadership

• Other duties as assigned by leadership

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that participant files are properly maintained, meeting grant and confidentiality

requirements

• Ensure confidentiality of participant information
• Maintain statistical data as required by grant funding sources
• Adhere to all contractual agreements related to individual service planning/resource referral

services

• Attend agency meetings as required such as quarterly all staff and resource specialist

meetings

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of homeless/low income services and issues.
• Ability to work effectively with program participants, the public, staff and volunteers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office applications

including Outlook and Excel, internet, and a web-based database.

• Ability to function successfully and productively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to accurately track services in HMIS/ServicePoint, including any type of payments such

as rent assistance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• A minimum of two years experience in social services program providing case management

services.

• One year experience working with people who are low income or homeless.
• Ability to meet above knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Must be able to obtain fingerprint clearance card.
• Must be able to obtain first aid/CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, current

registration, and proof of insurance coverage to attend off site meetings and conduct home
visits.

Note: A combination of relevant experience and educational background may be
_considered in lieu of degree.
_

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
• Current fingerprint clearance card and CPR/first aid certification
• Experience providing rent assistance to people that are homeless.
• Experience conducting home visits.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

• Office environment with moderate office noise levels.

Resource Specialist, Rapid Rehousing September 2022

• Ability to meet with participants in office, home, and community settings as well as

facilitate deskwork processes on full workday basis.

• Visual acuity and hand dexterity to discern information, complete records and reports, and

enter data into computer systems.

(This job description is intended to indicate the basic nature of the position and examples of typical
duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the job description perform all
of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Successful
candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable
*accommodations.)
*

The Primavera Foundation is committed to a discrimination-free workplace and to providing equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
pregnancy, mental or physical challenging condition, marital or family status, amnesty, political
affiliation, status as a covered veteran, or other protected characteristic in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@primavera.org.
Resource Specialist, Rapid Rehousing September 2022

Job Type: Full-time

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