Paul Tarnowski

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.

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