What do I do about this homeless guy?

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I've been helping this homeless guy get back on his feet. I've been helping him with rides and money. He just got a job, so he is paying me back for all that he owes me. He had to quit his job as a contractor making $25 an hour to help take care of his dying mother. After his mother died, he called his job and asked if he could have it back, and they told him that they had moved to Florida. He didn't have the means to move to Florida, so he became homeless. He is an only child and never knew his father. He doesn't have any family. He only has friends who drive him places and provide him a place to stay. He is a nice guy but he is annoying. He keeps calling me his brother and treats me lie I'm a saint. I appreciate his gratefulness towards me, but he is so needy and won't leave me alone. I try to tell him that I need my space and my alone time, but it seems to go right over his head. He doesn't understand the concepts of space and boundaries. I have my own family and friends. He doesn't seem to get that either. He acts like my life revolves around him. I'm starting to regret helping this guy in the first place. I feel like I'm doing something good for somebody else, but I didn't want it to turn into this. I still need to deal with him until he gives me all the money he owes me. He wants to get me a job at the place that he works, but I do not want to work with him. I would like to cut him out of my life once he is done paying me back, but I would look like a jerk and I don't want to deal with him anymore.

all i can think of at this moment is to maybe contact a local charity/organisation that provides support and/or shelter and/or advice, for people who are homeless. i understand that there is a money issue but perhaps introducing him to a charity/government funded professional that can provide him with advice and directions on how he can develop out of his current situation, would be the first most important step, before anything.

Ohio's 'The Homeless Charity' say that:

Email:
[email protected]

Phone:
234-417-0711

this is simply an idea and i'm sure other members could provide better, more thought out ideas. but making a plan with him, maybe involving someone who can guide the way financially, who is educated on the subject and has experience communicating and providing long term support with those who are without a home, is the outline of what i'm saying. this is all under the assumption that he doesn't enjoy being homeless... if otherwise...