Veterans Housing Navigator — Rural Resource Specialist

Primavera Foundation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Primavera Foundation in Tucson seeks a Rural Resource Specialist to support veterans and their families in transitioning to stable housing. You will conduct intake, determine eligibility, and develop individualized housing service plans using our program database.

You will coordinate with the leadership to verify services and follow up with participants through ongoing assessments. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy in data entry, and engagement with partners to deliver rapid

Qualifications

• Knowledge of housing, employment, and health issues facing veterans and low-income individuals.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills during intake and eligibility.
• Ability to work effectively with participants, staff, and volunteers.
• Clear written and oral communication.
• Proficiency with office software and HMIS data entry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake/eligibility meetings and determine program eligibility.
• Develop housing service plans and document in the program database.
• Assist participants in identifying and moving into permanent housing.
• Coordinate with the Co-Director to confirm service determinations and approvals.
• Perform 90-day re-certifications and ongoing participant follow-up.
• Maintain confidential participant files and ensure grant compliance.
• Attend trainings and agency meetings as required.

Skills

Knowledge of veterans issues

Interviewing & assessment

Oral & written communication

HMIS data entry

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

First Aid/CPR certification

Level 1 fingerprint clearance card

Background checks

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Outlook

Word

Excel

Web-based database

Job description

Primavera Foundation in Tucson seeks a Rural Resource Specialist to support veterans and their families in transitioning to stable housing. You will conduct intake, determine eligibility, and develop individualized housing service plans using our program database.

You will coordinate with the leadership to verify services and follow up with participants through ongoing assessments. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy in data entry, and engagement with partners to deliver rapid