Disaster Case Manager

Disaster Case Manager – Windsor County and Northern Windham County

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is private, nonprofit 'Community Action Agency’ and is the anti-poverty agency serving Windham and Windsor Counties, Vermont. Its mission is ‘to enable people to cope with and reduce the hardships of poverty, create sustainable self-sufficiency; reduce the causes and move toward the elimination of poverty.’ SEVCA carries out its mission by providing a wide array of programs and initiatives to address poverty issues in its service area.

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is currently seeking Disaster case managers to work directly with people impacted by the July Flooding. Workload will be concentrated in the greater White River Jct. area with possible travel to other locations in Windsor and Windham counties. The ideal candidates will have a keen interest in supporting their communities to recover from the flood. Case managers will partner with disaster survivors to assess and address unmet needs, identify available resources, and support their financial, physical, emotional well-being. This two-year program is funded by FEMA in partnership with the State of Vermont.

SEVCA offers a competitive salary and generous employee benefits including paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, health and dental insurance, FSA, 401K retirement, and more.

Requires high school diploma and experience in human services-related field. BA or BS in Human Services, Social Work or related major is desirable. Sensitivity to the challenges faced by, and experience working with, low-income families & individuals can substitute for degree. Requires some knowledge of community and its resources, and ability to increase and organize that knowledge to better serve clients; strong communication, interpersonal & organizational skills, database & other computer knowledge; ability to travel and work independently and with a wide range of diverse individuals. Full time position possible, Travel will be required to affected homes and areas. Driver’s license required.

Send letter of interest and resume to Family Services Program Director Pat Burke or contact her if you have any questions. EEO / AA Employer.

Job Type: Full-time. Salary: $43,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year. Benefits: 401(k); Dental insurance; Employee assistance program; Health insurance; Health savings account; Life insurance; Paid time off; Vision insurance; Schedule: Monday to Friday; Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience: Human Services: 1 year (Preferred) and Social Work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person