H2O Pre-Tenancy/Tenancy Sustaining Resource Specialist

Primavera Foundation is co-creating pathways out of poverty through outreach, housing, workforce development, comprehensive community development, homeownership, and financial education.

The H2O PTTS Resource Specialist plays a vital role within Primavera’s H2O Housing Pre-Tenancy/Tenancy Sustaining Services program,, providing supportive services for housing searches, lease agreements, system navigation and tenant education to support long-term stability. The role is responsible for ongoing needs assessments, personal treatment plans, implementation, support, information, referrals, and advocacy for individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. H2O PTTS Resource Specialist provides housing transition/navigation services and housing pre-tenancy and tenancy-sustaining services.

• →Extensive knowledge of services for homeless individuals and families.
• →Familiarity with the Tucson community, including mainstream social services, employment, and housing options.
• →Altruistic drive to help others succeed, balanced with focused drive for achievement of goals.
• →Ability to work effectively, compassionately, collaboratively, and efficiently with program participants, the public, staff, and volunteers.
• →Ability to communicate proficiently and accurately verbally and in writing.
• →Strong presentation skills and comfort presenting information to groups in person.
• →Ability to perform successfully with minimal supervision.

• →Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• →Problem-solving skills to address unexpected situations efficiently.
• →Capacity to maintain a calm and professional demeanor, especially in challenging situations.

• Must have held a valid driver's license for the last 5 Years.
• Must possess valid proof of insurance and be an insurable driver through Primavera.
• Bachelor’s degree in social service or related field, or at least four years of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of two-year case management experience working with the unhoused population, low-income families, and or individuals experiencing chronic health, mental health, and substance use disorders.
• Demonstrated proficiency with basic computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and web-based data systems.
• Demonstrated history of excellence in verbal, written, group presentation, and time management skills.
• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card at the time of interview.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete the background check process.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Four years of professional experience working for a non-profit organization or a program working with the unhoused population, low-income families, and or individuals experiencing chronic health, mental health, and substance use disorders.
• At least two years of experience working with persons with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).

• Ability to stand, walk, and work outside in streets, washes, and desert homeless camps (in the desert climate) for up to four hours per shift.
• Ability to work in an office environment, seated and/or standing, with moderate office noise.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Visual acuity to discern data and information, and hand dexterity to accurately enter information into computer systems.