Disaster Case Management
FCSCR is seeking two driven, motivated leaders to supervise and coordinate the Disaster Case Management Team centered in Dutchess County!
These positions are available immediately! If you are interested and qualify, or know someone who may be interested, please let them know about this opportunity. To find out more, please read below where you will find essential background information on Disaster Case Management at FCSCR, the areas the teams will serve, links to 7 types of jobs/roles and responsibilities that are available, as well as links to an application form. In addition direction for applying or making inquiries is included.
Everyone remembers the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Irene and Lee in late summer. Since then in our region, there has been a tremendous mobilization from the federal, state and local government, organizations, as well as volunteers to assist the people that were affected by implementing a large scale response with sustained recovery efforts.
FCSCR is proud to announce that it will play a critical role in assisting the people and businesses that were impacted by the hurricanes. The agency is under contract with Catholic Charities USA, and in coordination with FEMA and local partner Catholic Charities of Albany; will start by first deploying 4 Disaster Case Management Teams.
Mission
The mission of Disaster Case Management is to improve the individual and family outcomes for survivors following an event that has been declared a Major Disaster by the President, where Individual assistance (IA) has been authorized and the state’s request for case management services has been approved by FEMA.
Goals
- Organize outreach efforts to locate survivors needing assistance
- Provide professionally managed and competent case management services
- Organize and disseminate disaster related resources, human services, healthcare and mental health services
- Rapidly return individuals and families to self-sufficiency
- Advocate for disaster related resources
Background of Disaster Case Management
In 2006, congress passed the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) which “grants the President authority to provide case-management services, including financial assistance top state or local government agencies or provide such services. to victims of major disasters.
In 2011 after two devastating hurricane and tropical storms, the federal government along with Catholic Charities USA, and New York State acknowledged the need to build capacity and develop plans that include the support of disaster case management. In support of these efforts, Family and Children’s Service of the Capital Region has assumed a leadership position that will fill the existing gaps identified by Federal Emergency management Agency (FEMA) , New York State , and local stakeholders.
The Disaster Case Management Program is voluntary service for survivors and is comprehensive and long-term in nature, with services planned through August of 2013.
The teams providing service to each region are multi-faceted. They are made up of 13 team members comprised of; 1 Team Leader, 1 Data Base Specialist, 1 Trainer, 1 Logistics and Administrative, 1 Training Coordinator, 1 Community Coordinator, 1 Case Management Supervisor and 6 Disaster Case Managers.
Over time, the Disaster Case management Team or individuals from the team may be offered deployment to assist in other disasters around the country.
Regions Covered
The FCSCR Disaster Case Management Teams will initially deploy and commit to 4 regions. In particular, we are interested in employing people from the affected region in which they live or live nearby. The regions are:
- Schoharie
- Delaware and Greene.
- Schenectady, Saratoga and Montgomery
- Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester
Positions Available with Summary
(Click link to read the entire job description)
National Team Coordinator: Will serve as the primary contact with ACF and FEMA and will oversee the entire operation. Applicants with substantial management experience should apply. Read full job description here.
Logistics and Administrative Coordinator: Support the entire DCM team by managing equipment and space, transportation, personnel support, manage documentation, and in general act to keep operations flowing smoothly. Attention to detail is a must. Read full job description here.
Community Coordinator: Identify and coordinate local resources, as well as supervise volunteers. Read full job description here.
Training Coordinator: Assume responsibility for the training needs of the team. Read full job description here.
Database/CAN Specialist: Responsible for inputting and maintaining information in the CAN database which are an organized case records for FEMA enrolled clients. Read full job description here.
Disaster Case Management Supervisor: Assume responsibility for leading and managing a team of 6 case managers. Read full job description here.
Disaster Case Managers: Work directly with individuals and families. Read full job description here.
Recruiting and Hiring Process
As mentioned earlier, the positions are available immediately. Individuals who are interested or have questions are encouraged to submit their application and resume quickly, as decisions will be made as soon as is possible.
Applicants are required to submit an application form that will serve to pre-qualify them as well as create a profile of which FCSCR will use in the hiring process. After the brief application is complete, a cover letter and up-to-date resume should be attached.
Click here to read the application and apply.
Applicants will be contacted soon after receipt of their application and resume. They may expect a phone interview, as well as face-to-face interview.
Contact Information
Applicants are encouraged to contact us.
Cheryl Welch
Family and Children’s Service of the Capital Region
650 Warren Street
Albany, New York 12208
Phone: 518-694-0470
Fax: 518-694-0393
Email : cwelch@fcscr.org
Family and Children’s Service of the Capital Region is an EOE employer.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Disaster case Management Team.
