What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disaster Response Care Coordinator position at Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry?
Title: Faith360 Disaster Response Care Coordinator
Position Summary:
This position is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Hurricane Helene. The Care Coordinator promotes a Whole Person Care model utilizing a coordinated approach to service delivery to support the health and well-being of disaster survivors through accurate, timely, and successful linkages to resources. This role will serve a network of churches and nonprofit organizations, making experience in ministry, faith-based initiatives, or community-based services highly desirable.
Position Type:
- Classification: Full-time salary position with flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- FLSA Classification: Exempt
- Pay Grade Level: Coordinator
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Conducts biopsychosocial assessments in person and by phone with clients to identify needs in key areas (e.g., housing, financial assistance, food, emotional and spiritual care, employment, benefits, social connection, etc.).
- Performs street-level outreach to locate marginalized and disaster-impacted individuals in collaboration with Network team members.
- Makes referrals to Network providers, churches, nonprofits, and other agencies to address identified needs based on understanding of eligibility criteria, capacity, location, and client preference.
- Maintains a working knowledge of network providers’ menu of services, eligibility criteria, intake processes, and preferences.
- Documents all activity in accordance with grant program guidelines and in compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Elicits feedback from clients and providers to ensure successful engagement and service delivery.
- Coordinates across other programs and ministries within ABCCM.
- Participates in all appropriate staff, supervision, and training meetings.
- Other duties as assigned
Skills / Competencies:
- Minimum of 2 years working with at-risk populations, disaster relief efforts, nonprofit organizations, or ministry-related work.
- Existing knowledge of area resources, particularly those offered through churches, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits, is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in web-based platforms as well as MS Office Suite.
- Self-directed, highly motivated, and mission-driven, with a strong commitment to serving communities in crisis.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in human services, nonprofit management, community based services, or equivalent experience preferred.
Relationships / Working Environment:
- The Care Coordinator reports to the Faith360 Program Director or designated supervisor.
- The position interacts with Faith360 staff, disaster survivors and their families, faith-based organizations, nonprofit service providers, community partners, volunteers, and interns.
- This position requires work in both an office setting and field environments, including disaster-affected areas.
Physical Demands:
- Physical Demands: Must be ambulatory; must have visual/hearing acuity. Must be able to write legibly. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to write and use a computer and other typical office equipment on a regular basis. Must possess dexterity, stand, sit, walk, lift and carry twenty pounds for short distances.
- Mental Demands: Must have verbal ability; must be able to comprehend instructions; comprehend/ interpret charts, diagrams, and possess inductive and deductive reasoning.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000