social worker for homelessness prevention program
About the role
Pisgah Legal Services seeks a full‑time Social Worker for the Homelessness Prevention Program to assist people experiencing housing instability and support recovery from Hurricane Helene. The position is based in the Asheville office and serves clients across all 18 counties of Western North Carolina, with a primary focus on Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, and Transylvania counties. The Social Worker will partner with attorneys and other staff to help clients connect with resources that address social determinants of health related to housing, income, and disaster recovery, and will provide case management to support Medicaid‑eligible clients in meeting interpersonal violence, housing, and other health‑related stability goals.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals experiencing housing instability and support recovery from Hurricane Helene.
- Partner with attorneys and staff to connect clients with resources addressing housing, income, and disaster‑related social determinants of health.
- Provide case management for Medicaid‑eligible clients to achieve interpersonal violence, housing, and other health‑related stability goals.
Skills
- Additional language skills applicable to the role may qualify for up to an additional $3,000 upon completing a language assessment test.
Pay
Salary range: $49,471 – $86,890, depending on experience; the salary scale is predetermined based on years of relevant professional work experience to ensure pay equity. Pisgah Legal Services is a Living Wage Certified Employer.
Schedule
Full‑time, non‑exempt position.