social worker for homelessness prevention program

Pisgah Legal Services seeks a full-time Social Worker for the Homelessness Prevention Program to assist people experiencing housing instability and recovery from Hurricane Helene. The position is based in the Asheville office and serves clients in all 18 counties of Western North Carolina, with a primary focus on Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, and Transylvania.

About the role

This position will partner with attorneys and other staff to help clients connect with resources addressing social determinants of health related to housing, income, and disaster recovery. The Social Worker will provide case management to support Medicaid-eligible clients in meeting goals related to interpersonal violence, housing, and other health-related stability.

Pay

Salary ranges from $49,471 – $86,890 depending on experience. Additional language skills applicable to this role may qualify for up to an additional $3,000 upon completing a language assessment test. The salary scale is predetermined based on years of relevant professional experience to ensure equity in pay. Pisgah Legal Services is a Living Wage Certified Employer.