DISASTER CASE MANAGER - Buncombe County, NC

DISASTER CASE MANAGER

- Buncombe County, NC 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Alexander, NC 28701 $26.44 an hour - Full-time Lutheran Services Carolinas 55 reviews $26.44 an hour - Full-time The Disaster Case Manager supports the long-term recovery efforts in areas affected by natural disasters across both the Carolinas' by providing direct case management to individuals and families. Must reside in Western North Carolina.

Essential Functions:

1. Deliver individualized disaster case management services to survivors. 2. Conduct survivor intake, needs assessments, recovery planning, and resource coordination. 3. Work in collaboration with local Long Term Recovery Groups (LTRG) and other partner agencies to ensure a coordinated, survivor-centered approach. 4. Attend LTRG meetings and other coordination calls as required. 5. Accurately document case progress and outcomes following Lutheran Services Carolinas and LTRG protocols. 6. Responsible for case documentation and data sharing in SharePoint. 7. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred or high school diploma.

Experience:

If education level is high school, must have 1-2 years of relevant experience in case management or field work; experience with disaster response case management is preferred. Familiarity with disaster recovery resources, community-based services, or previous nonprofit work is a plus.

Specific skills/abilities:

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point). Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced, and community-focused environment. Possess sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics. Have experience working with the local long-term recovery group. Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc.: Driver's License with acceptable motor vehicle record.