We are looking for mountain residents who would like to be trained as volunteer case managers and work directly with those affected by the flood.   These volunteers will have to undergo a two day case manager training that will take place in the upcoming two or three weeks.

Understanding our mountain culture is very unique, we feel it is important to have case managers from the mountains serving our mountain residents if at all possible.

Mountain Case Managers Needed!

 Do you have time to volunteer in the mountain communities to help flood survivors get back on their feet?

You must be willing to:

• Complete a two day Case Management Training.
• Help Flood Survivors develop a Recovery Plan by jointly reviewing the assistance they have received, identifying any unmet urgent needs, and determine possible sources for gaps in resources.
• Present individual cases to the Long Term Flood Recovery Group, when appropriate.
• Refer the client to another program or agency when appropriate.
• Remain in contact with the client until disaster-related needs are met and/or the case is closed.
• Keep detailed records of every case, every home visit, every referral and every contact with resources on client’s behalf.
• Enter your data in a computerized database.
• Be willing to report directly to a supervisor regarding your caseload.

You do not necessarily need a background in social work to be a highly successful case manager. A caseworker’s positive attitude toward clients is more important than past experience.

• Your case load depends on how much time you want to volunteer.

• Case Managers from impacted communities welcome provided they themselves are not currently in the recovery process.

• Transportation costs paid for those older than 55 in RSVP program.

If you are interested in helping mountain residents through the recovery process, please contact:

Amy Hardy

Mountain Resource Coordinator for Foothills United Way

303-895-3418

ahardy@nullunitedwayfoothills.org