Supportive Housing Specialist

Now Hiring! Supportive Housing Specialist

We are seeking compassionate and driven individuals to join our HEART (Homeless Engagement and Retention in Tenancy) team as we offer permanent supportive housing and support services to individuals who have experienced long-term homelessness.

What's In It for You?

Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours. (Rotating after-hours, on-call responsibilities should be expected.)

Salary Range: $21.50/hr.

Location: This is an on-site position in Tampa, FL. that includes travelling to client residence at scattered site housing around the greater Tampa Bay area.

Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance. Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Your Future: 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match.

Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off in first year.

What You'll be Doing?

• Complete comprehensive assessments of all households assisted and develop a service plan to address the supported needs to achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency.
• Coordinate with landlords to ensure timely inspections at admission to program, annual re-certification and condition of unit inspections meet contractual standards.
• Perform program orientations to educate and inform applicants of program requirements and responsibilities.
• Assists clients with developing money management strategies for appropriate budgeting.
• Serves as an advocate and provides access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is Required?

• Bachelors' degree- human services or related field preferred.
• Prior experience working with chronically homeless individuals is preferred.
• A valid Florida Drivers' License, industry accepted driving history and maintain vehicle insurance required by State of Florida. Regular daytime travel is required.
• Eligibility status, as determined by Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 and/or Local Law.

Who We Are? https://www.actsfl.org/

The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, or ‘Clearinghouse’, helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

ACTS is a drug-free workplace, and all applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening and adherence to all related policies throughout employment.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ACTS, Inc. participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page