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West Virginia Employer Disaster Caseworker-Staffing - Temporary in Charleston, West Virginia
We are seeking three (3) people-oriented Disaster Caseworkers to support the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security with Disaster Recovery. The primary location is Charleston. The requested services will be for work in the counties of Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison, and/or Kanawha. Travel to other areas within West Virginia may be required, upon request. Responsibilities: Disaster Caseworkers will coordinate directly with applicants to assist with preparing and submitting documentation to FEMA, and other partner agencies, to assist in recovery. The Disaster Caseworker must perform all work onsite, in remote locations as needed, and will be responsible for the following: *Conducting client outreach and completing intake processes for each applicant. *Conducting home and community visits with the applicants to provide ongoing support and assistance in applying for and obtaining community- needed recovery resources. ? Developing Individual Recovery Plans that include applicant input and West Virginia Emergency Management Division (EMD) feedback, as needed. *Conducting follow-up visits to monitor and assess the effectiveness of services provided. *Documenting comprehensive client background information, case history, updates, and progress toward Individual Recovery Plan in case files. *Preparing reports as requested by the Disaster Case Supervisor or the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (EMD). *Document and consolidate data from detailed sources such as (but not limited to) timesheets, equipment records, and invoices. *Assisting applicants in identifying and obtaining available benefits as well as social and community resources. *Serving as a liaison in identifying and obtaining available benefits as well as social and community resources. *Effectively communicating both internally and with the Recipient and Applicants. *Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: *A bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, economics, social work, or related field or an Associates degree in a related field along with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience. *A minimum of one (1) year of experience in publicly facing case management. *Specific knowledge of FEMAs Disaster Case Management framework. *Knowledge of 2 CFR 200, 44 CFR, and the Stafford Act. *Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. *Must have technical skills in analysis, business accounting principles, and knowledge of construction methodologies. *Must be able to clear a criminal background check. *Must be able to pass a drug test. Job Type: Temporary. Competitive Salary Expected hours: 40 per week. Schedule: *8 hour shift. *Day shift. *Monday to Friday.