Disaster Social Worker

Endeavors

. Deploy as a member of Disaster Human Services Impact Assessment teams and support field assessment activities in identified disaster-impacted jurisdictions .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in disaster response and recovery, with a focus on human services delivery, needs assessment, and case management. Capable of conducting field assessments, documenting impacts, and providing crisis support while ensuring compliance with privacy and cybersecurity standards.

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Disaster Response/RecoveryHuman Services DeliveryNeeds AssessmentCase ManagementCrisis Support

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Hard Skills

Field AssessmentOperational Impact DocumentationService Gap IdentificationResource NavigationCrisis Intervention

Soft Skills

Exceptional Customer ServiceCulturally Responsive PracticesCollaboration with Community PartnersCommunication with Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Assessment Records SystemsData Documentation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Social Work LicenseDisaster Human Services Impact Assessment Training

Industry Keywords

Human ServicesChild WelfareElder CareTrafficking ServicesNutrition AssistanceDisability SupportsOperational BarriersPrivacy Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deploy as a member of Disaster Human Services Impact Assessment teams and support field assessment activities in identified disaster-impacted jurisdictions
Assess and document operational impacts that may reduce, interrupt, or prevent access to human services
Apply human services delivery knowledge to explain how disaster conditions may affect providers and populations served
Identify and document service-access impacts involving child care, child welfare, aging and elder care, intimate partner violence services, homelessness services, trafficking services, nutrition assistance, economic self-sufficiency programs, disability supports, and other access and functional needs
Conduct interviews and gather information from human service providers, local officials, community partners, and authorized sources using approved protocols and tools
Document observations and human services impacts in designated systems; maintain notes, assessment records, and required reports
Coordinate with civil engineers and technical specialists regarding observed facility conditions
Identify service gaps, operational barriers, resource needs, and recovery considerations
Support development of assessment summaries, briefings, reports, and other mission products
Provide social work, crisis-support, resource navigation, or referral assistance when within mission scope and qualifications
Protect PII, assessment records, and Federal information; comply with privacy, confidentiality, cybersecurity, records-management, and Rules of Behavior requirements
Use culturally responsive practices and consider individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs
Participate in readiness activities, training, exercises, operational briefings, debriefings, hotwashes, and continuous improvement activities
Maintain deployment readiness and deploy within required operational timeframes in field and austere environments
Perform other duties as assigned
Demonstrate exceptional customer service by placing the child, family, Veteran, or client first

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a closely related human services field is preferred
Advanced education in Social Work or a related field is desirable
Any license or certification required for a specific assignment must be current and maintained
Relevant experience in social work, human services, community services, needs assessment, case management, disaster response/recovery, or service-system coordination is preferred
Experience evaluating barriers to human service delivery or working with vulnerable and disaster-affected populations is desirable
Must complete organization-required screening, background investigation, credentialing, cybersecurity/privacy training, Rules of Behavior, role-based training, and standardized Disaster Human Services Impact Assessment training before accessing applicable Government systems or assessment records and before deployment, as required
Must maintain reliable availability while deployment ready and work variable schedules, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays when operationally required
Nationwide travel and deployment to disaster-impacted locations is required
Must be able to deploy within required contract timeframes, including the 48-hour surge requirement when applicable
Driver’s License with a clear record
Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice
Must be capable of working in disaster-impacted or austere environments
Must successfully complete and maintain required screening, credentialing, background investigation, training, licenses/certifications when applicable, and security/access requirements
Must demonstrate exceptional customer service

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs
Reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process