FEMA Team Lead

About the role

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Summary of Position

The Tennessee Recovery Project (TRP) is a federally funded FEMA and SAMHSA grant program providing crisis counseling and outreach to individuals affected by natural disasters. The Team Leader position offers semi-remote work flexibility and oversees a team of TRP Crisis Specialists. This role provides operational support, coordinates recovery efforts in disaster-affected communities, and ensures effective service delivery.

Key responsibilities of the Team Leader include supervision and support of the TRP Crisis Specialist team, coordination of team response and outreach to affected areas, maintenance of regular staff meetings, ensure data collection and reporting, and attendance of all grant meetings with federal partners. Occasional travel to community events in affected areas is required. Mileage reimbursement is provided. $30/hr.

This grant cycle ends June 17th, 2027.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled; on a daily basis and performs assigned duties to ensure smooth program operation.
• Assist in planning and development of events and services.
• Implements clinical services for assigned programs.
• Assists in development and coordination of collaborative services with other community agencies for the program in order to meet funding requirements.
• Assists the implementation of long-range goals and annual objectives for assigned program.
• Assists in planning and scheduling of outreach events for staff.
• Assists in locating and establishing professional community relationships for community resources.
• Attends supervisory meetings, conferences, and other training sessions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of local community resources and the school system.
• Highly motivated, collaborative, and excellent communication skills a must.
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record.

Qualifications

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral/Mental Health, or related discipline; and one year related work experience preferred.
• Years of Experience
• Certification/Licensure

Physical Requirements

• Standing - 10%
• Sitting - 90%
• Squatting - Occasional
• Kneeling - Occasional
• Bending - Occasional
• Driving - Occasional
• Lifting - Occasional

Pay Range

$17.35--$24.30

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.