Case Worker

Championing Those Who Champion the Homeless | HR Professional | Advocate for Inclusive Workplaces | PURPOSE Provide direct and indirect services to individuals, groups, and communities with the objective of achieving mutual client system and worker goals. Improve the quality of life, enhance social functioning, and empower program participants and their families. Aide in contributing to building long‑term sustainability within the lives of our program participants enrolled in Permanent Housing and the VA’s Grant and Per Diem Program. Connect program participants with the services and resources necessary to help achieve and maintain their goal of independent living. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Attend weekly case conferences with Senior Case Worker. Responsible for the weekly maintenance and general up‑keep of UVBH vehicles. An assessment is to be completed to identify the individual needs of the resident within 30 days, and diagnosis to be identified. Conduct weekly walkthroughs of assigned UVBH residences. Conduct monthly fire drills with the house manager and clients of assigned UVBH residences. Conduct monthly site inspections. Attend weekly house meetings at assigned UVBH residences. An independent living plan will be developed and implemented within the first two weeks of admission into our program. The I.L.P. is intended to track progress and evaluate outcomes. Make referrals and provide resources to address the individual needs of the residents. Explore the residents’ eligibility for referrals or information; this should be given high priority. Provides periodic reports to supervisor on the progress of each case including noticeable changes in appearance and behavior. Follow‑up with maintenance for all repairs and replacements. Provide weekly In’s & Out’s reports to Senior Case Worker. Update rental charge form as needed. Review monthly print out and submit corrections to SCM within 5 business days. Review annual inspections and weekly walk‑through reports to address any corrective actions. Performs record keeping functions required by the agency, e.g., case records to meet state standards, HMIS, and the Current Client list. Assist residents who are inappropriately referred to relocate within forty‑eight hours. Identifies residents in need of external services and contacts other social services agencies. Provides paperwork as needed regarding the residents’ situation. Performs annual inspection of each home. Attend interdisciplinary team meetings with outside agencies. Attending agency or professional seminars and conferences to increase professional knowledge. Rotating on‑call weekends with other Case Workers. Provide weekday on‑call coverage in the Program Director’s absence. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Non‑profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr