Social Worker

Pisgah Legal Services•Asheville, NC

2d•$49,471 - $86,890•Hybrid

About The Position

Social Worker for Homelessness Prevention Program. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Asheville, NC, with a hybrid remote work schedule (3 days in office/field, 2 days remote). Pisgah Legal Services (PLS), a non-profit legal aid agency serving low-income people in Western North Carolina, seeks a Social Worker to assist clients experiencing housing instability and recovery from Hurricane Helene. The role involves partnering with attorneys and staff to connect clients with resources addressing social determinants of health, including housing, income, and disaster recovery. The Social Worker will provide case management to support Medicaid-eligible clients in achieving stability goals related to interpersonal violence, housing, and health.

Requirements

Passion for and commitment to PLS’ mission, values and vision.
Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work required, MSW preferred.
Demonstrated skills at socio-economic and cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with someone who is angry, upset, or ill.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with teams and independently.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and justice, including racial equity.
Possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Commitment to PLS’ mission, values and vision.
Document all work in Legal Server case management.
Build relationships with clients to support and meet immediate needs.
Connect clients with appropriate services to address safety, health, housing, transportation, employment, food, education, substance use & family care needs.
Explore options to meet needs when necessary services do not exist in a community.
Organize and conduct community engagement.
Develop and maintain community relationships with other non-profit agencies, government officials, government employees, community leaders and others.
Travel within our service area and also to meetings or conferences in other parts of NC.
Adhere to program priorities and case handling policies, procedures and standards of practice, as well as the highest professional and ethical standards.
Work with volunteers, including volunteer attorneys and social work students.
Assist with fundraising in coordination with PLS Development Team.
Maintain confidentiality.