Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh Disaster Case Manager
Full Time
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Posted
Job description
Catholic Charities is the primary social service arm of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. As a human service organization serving Western Pennsylvania, Catholic Charities is missioned to assist families and individuals, regardless of religious affiliation, at their time of great need. The Disaster Case Management program will expand our current disaster relief efforts, which is limited to providing up to $400 in assistance. We are seeking to go beyond just financial assistance where a case manager works with individuals and families to help them access additional resources. Experiencing a disaster and losing all that you own can be devastating and many individuals are simply overwhelmed. This is where Catholic Charities will provide additional assistance and come alongside the individuals to make sure that they are able to access the resources that they need and coordinate services. Doing so will enrich the financial assistance that we currently provide with case management services. The AmeriCorps members will work in all six counties in which Catholic Charities operates. This approach will permit Catholic Charities to have an integrated program across counties and help the person experiencing a disaster to access both county specific and regional resources.
Member Duties : 1. The AmeriCorps member will utilize the Disaster Case Management Model to assist those affected by natural disasters and COVID-19 with matching resources to needs as laid out in their individual recovery plans. This position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s COVID-19 Response Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with other members serving throughout the country, all focused on serving populations affected by natural disasters and COVID-19. AmeriCorps member is expected to communicate and demonstrate a positive spirit of caring in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities: Provide disaster case management for assigned clients, process internal assistance and referrals for additional services to meet needs of the client, communicate with the Red Cross regarding referrals, locate community resources and assist with applications, document all interactions with clients and other case detail.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Disaster Relief , Hunger , Health , Housing , Community Outreach .
Education , Disaster Relief , Hunger , Health , Housing , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Team Work , Counseling , Community Organization , Disaster Services , Communications , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Leadership , Social Services , Teaching/Tutoring .
Team Work , Counseling , Community Organization , Disaster Services , Communications , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Leadership , Social Services , Teaching/Tutoring .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh Disaster Case Manager
Program Start/End Date
07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: None Maximum: None
Program Locations
PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 01/23/2023 To 06/30/2023
Contact
Sarah McMurtry
212 Ninth Street
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-326-6754
SMCMUR@CCPGH.ORG
CCPGH.ORG
Listing ID
116457
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