Title:Case Manager – Disaster Recovery

Reports to: Program Director

Location:Catholic Charities, Bonita Springs FL

Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. serves Southwest Florida through a variety of programs that provide services including but not limited to Pantry and Food, Direct Financial Assistance, Senior Programs, Behavior Health, Educational Programs for Children and Adults, Housing, Nutritional Programs and Anti-Human Trafficking based on a foundation of Catholic teachings.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and coordination for a various programs
• Insure safe and consistent delivery of services to individuals and families such as shelter, food and financial assistance.
• Guide program participants in goal setting and decision-making process
• Work cooperatively with other service providers
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and supportive counseling techniques

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of general disaster recovery or social services practices specifically in trauma
• 1 year of experience working with children, youth, families or a special population or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Strong communications and relationship skills
• Ability to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner while being a role model
• Working knowledge of database reporting systems and Microsoft Office
• Florida Driver's License
• Ability to pass a Level II background screening
• Must be able to work a 37.5 hour a week schedule and flexible schedule which could require night and weekend hours on a rotating basis

What we offer

In exchange, Catholic Charities offers a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive Employee Benefits including choices of three medical benefit programs, two dental plans, both Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. In addition there is generous paid time off benefit and sixteen (16) paid holidays a year and an exciting, flexible work environment that focuses on continuing education.