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If you are a dedicated professional driven by empathy and a commitment to helping neighbors navigate the journey from crisis to stability then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is where you need to be. As a Disaster Case Manager for the Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group (BCLTRG), you will serve as a vital advocate for survivors, working alongside a dedicated team and community partners to ensure every individual impacted by Helene receives the personalized care and resources they deserve.
This position is temporary and funded 6 months from the date of hire. This role is ideal for someone seeking short-term, impactful work supporting disaster recovery efforts.
The Disaster Case Manager (DCM) provides comprehensive case management services to individuals and families impacted by tropical storm Helene in Buncombe County. The DCM works collaboratively with community partners, volunteers, and recovery committees to develop and implement individualized recovery plans that address unmet needs and promote long-term stability. This position follows nationally recognized disaster case management principles, including advocacy, client empowerment, and coordinated resource navigation.
- FT temporary
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- Pay: $23.56 - $25/hr
- Ready to apply? Please visit ZipRecruiter and upload your cover letter and resume in a combined PDF and answer a few screening questions.
If you are a mission-driven professional who excels at building bridges between diverse stakeholders and navigating the complexities of disaster recovery, then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is where you need to be. The Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group (BCLTRG) Construction Partnerships Lead is a vital link between families in need and the network of providers ready to help. This role isn’t just about managing projects, it’s about fostering a collaborative ecosystem where nonprofits, contractors, and volunteer groups work in sync to restore homes and hope across Buncombe County.
The BCLTRG is a collaborative network of nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government agencies, and community partners working together to support equitable, coordinated disaster recovery following Hurricane Helene. Operating through a committee-led structure, the BCLTRG aligns resources, shares information, and streamlines services to ensure that individuals and families across Buncombe County, particularly those most impacted, can access the support they need to rebuild and recover. This position is a grant-funded position through December 2026 with the hope to extend past this date based on available funding.
As the BCLTRG Construction Partnerships Lead, you’ll serve as the primary facilitator of our collaborative rebuild strategy. You will move projects from intake to completion by aligning the work of the case managers, volunteer organizations, rebuild agencies, and licensed contractors, ensuring every household served experiences a seamless, dignified recovery process. This role combines strategic thinking and day-to-day problem solving, and offers the opportunity to build a community-based recovery model that is both responsive and resilient.
- FT, grant-funded through 12/26
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- Hiring Range and Benefits: $44,880 to $56,100 annually plus full benefits, including paid vacation, sick and personal leave; employer contributions to 401(k), contributions to health, dental and vision insurance benefits and self-care fund, life and disability insurance, and coaching and support.
- Ready to apply? Please visit ZipRecruiter and upload your cover letter and resume in a combined PDF and answer a few screening questions.
Our Guiding Principles
How we show up in our community is just as important as what we do. That's why we're so excited to have these newly formed Guiding Principles that will serve as both an outward-facing promise and an inward-facing set of standards for all board, staff, and volunteers. If you want to join our team, be sure that these are principles you can stand by:
Equity at the Center
Recognize and challenge the dominant culture narratives, norms, and power structures that prevent all people from belonging and thriving
Courageous Leadership
Live out our Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles with empathy and compassion, even when difficult or unpopular
Collective Wisdom
Ensure that our work is guided by community expertise, including the lived experience of people most impacted by poverty and injustice
Embracing Change
Continuously learn, innovate, and evolve to confront emerging challenges and opportunities
Accountability Driven
Earn community trust through dependability, transparency, and a commitment to achieving results
