Job Summary:

Under the supervision of St Paul's PACE Supportive Housing Manager (SHM), the Supportive Housing Support Specialist will provide direct and indirect supportive services to St Paul's PACE supportive housing participants to ensure ongoing and successful living for the PACE participants..

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

Education:

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or mental health or related field strongly preferred.  High school diploma or equivalent required.  

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of experience in working with the frail or elderly population and/or one year experience providing housing services to homeless or at-risk populations.
• Must possess strong computer skills and knowledge in the use of software application programs in word processing and spreadsheets. This is to include at a minimum such programs as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be willing to learn or have experience with the Coordinated Entry System (CES) Service Point and Shelter Point IT systems.

General Requirements:

Outgoing personality and ability to relate to persons of varying backgrounds from all areas of the San Diego community. Excellent communication skills to impart the value of all St. Paul's services. Must be able to attend after hours and weekend events to secure support for the program including fundraising activities, engaging volunteers, and creating community awareness of the program. Excellent organizational skills, boundless energy, and positive attitude at all times.  Bilingual in Spanish is an asset.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.  

To learn more about St. Paul's Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulspace.org.