Paul Tarnowski

Subject Matter Expertise: Deep knowledge in Housing, Community Health, Employment, and Homelessness systems.

Leadership & Training: Proven track record in supervisory roles, team building, mentoring, and crisis response training.

Systems Collaboration: Expert in bridging gaps between clinical partners, the judiciary, state agencies (DCF, DOH), and local continuums of care.

Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including formal reporting to courts and state stakeholders.

Housing Partnership Specialist (Ocala / Marion County) - Lutheran Services of Florida / LSF Health Systems - Ocala, FL

(2026-01 - 2026-07)

• Managed critical housing services, program demands, and strategic goals outlined in the Continuum of Care (CoC) Plan.
• Spearheaded Challenge Grant objectives to deliver emergency shelter for homeless youth/adults and executed targeted street outreach.
• Orchestrated comprehensive homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing services to transition vulnerable individuals into stable environments.
• Coordinated with an extensive network of community service providers and regional partners to streamline rehousing delivery for Marion County residents.

Housing Care Coordinator (Circuits 3, 5, and 8) - Lutheran Services of Florida / LSF Health Systems - Northeast Central FL

(2019-05 - 2026-01)

• Spearheaded a specialized multi-system liaison role linking Housing, Criminal Justice, the Judiciary, SOAR (SSI/SSDI), SOR (State Opioid Response), employment services, clinical partners, and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Conducted rigorous Quality Assurance Reviews and compliance monitoring for Supportive Employment Services, Behavioral Health Services, and PATH programming.
• Provided high-level technical assistance and professional training to regional partners and consumers.
• Served as the organizational representative across 17 Florida counties, collaborating with over 100 stakeholders to "braid and blend" program funding for maximum efficiency and accountability.
• Leveraged data analytics to identify priority populations, eliminate service duplication, and optimize the access-to-care pipeline for the state's most vulnerable individuals.

Social Services Counselor (HIV and AIDS Services) - State of Florida – Marion County Department of Health - Ocala, FL

(2017-12 - 2019-02)

• Delivered intensive crisis counseling and vital resource referrals to clients diagnosed with HIV facing intersecting crises, including homelessness, domestic abuse, substance use, and food insecurity.
• Maintained active certification as an HIV/AIDS Counselor, specializing in preventative strategies and clinical testing.

Social Services Counselor - State of Florida – North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center - Gainesville, FL

(2015-02 - 2017-12)

• Guided mentally ill residents adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGI) or Incompetent to Proceed (ITP) through clinical competency restoration pathways.
• Designed and facilitated educational groups focused on competency restoration and managing co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and severe mental illness).
• Evaluated resident clinical progress and authored formal, comprehensive legal summaries submitted directly to presiding Judges and court officials.

Accounts / Sales Manager - Del Zotto Products - Ocala, FL

(2007-11 - 2009-05)

• Maintained total oversight of a $3 million annual sales portfolio, managing both foundational accounts and new business acquisition.
• Pioneered a strategic product line expansion project that successfully launched new product lines and a dedicated manufacturing facility, generating 40% of the total company revenue.
• Directed lead generation initiatives using specialized software applications to support a 6-person sales team.
• Served as the official corporate liaison to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and sat on the Board of Directors for the Precast Concrete Structures Association.

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Minor in Criminal Justice) - Gustavus Adolphus College (1998-05)