Case Manager Supervisor
Tidal Basin Group · Charleston, WV · 1 wk ago
Full-time
Tidal Basin, a leading emergency management consulting firm, is seeking qualified Case Manager Supervisors for the FEMA Individual Assistance Case Management Program (Disaster Case Management Program, or DCMP). This role serves as a trusted advocate for disaster survivors, helping them achieve sustainable recovery outcomes while overseeing a team of Case Managers.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Case Managers, including performance tracking, case assignment duties, and reporting of team activities.
- Conduct comprehensive intake interviews and assessments to identify disaster-related unmet needs, barriers to recovery, and available resources.
- Develop and maintain individualized recovery plans that support survivors in achieving their long-term recovery goals.
- Provide ongoing case management services, including regular follow-up, progress monitoring, and documentation of case activities.
- Assist survivors in accessing available disaster assistance programs, including federal, state, local, nonprofit, faith-based, and community resources.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to help remove barriers to recovery and facilitate access to services and support.
- Coordinate with government agencies, voluntary organizations, community partners, housing providers, behavioral health providers, and other stakeholders to support client recovery.
- Maintain accurate case files and documentation in accordance with program policies, confidentiality requirements, and data management standards.
- Participate in case staffing meetings, training activities, and quality assurance reviews.
- Educate survivors on available recovery resources and support services.
- Ensure health and safety guidelines are established and followed.
- Complete required training including safety training.
- Support disaster recovery operations and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years’ experience as a member of a state or federal recovery operation, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
- Ability to establish trust and maintain professional relationships with disaster survivors from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.
- Knowledge of case management principles, community resources, and disaster recovery processes.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, and client-centered service delivery.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting disaster recovery programs, emergency management, housing recovery, or human services programs.
- Familiarity with FEMA Individual Assistance programs, disaster recovery resources, and voluntary agency coordination.
- Knowledge of West Virginia communities, cultures, and available social service networks.
- Training or experience in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, or related practices.
Work Environment
- Requires direct interaction with disaster survivors in office, community, shelter, or field settings.
- May require local travel throughout West Virginia to support recovery operations.
- May require evening, weekend, or holiday work based on disaster recovery operational needs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving disaster recovery environment.
Job Location: Charleston, WV