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STATUS Non-Exempt Full-Time PURPOSE Provide direct and indirect services to individuals and families 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. Connect program participants with the services and resources necessary to help achieve and maintain their goal of independent living. REQUIREMENTS * Bachelors degree in social work or a related human services field. * Prior case management experience preferred. * Experience using data entry platform, HMIS, preferred. * Experience, preferably in a residential program, serving the homeless or similar population. * Experience working with Substance Abuse and Mental Illness preferred. * Familiarity with overall philosophy, purpose, and mission of United Veterans Beacon House. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Completes an initial needs assessment screening and acts upon critical needs appropriately and immediately. * Observes the principle of confidentiality, agrees, and adheres to the companys Code of Ethics and Confidentiality Agreement. Maintains strict confidentiality of all client and staff information. * Orients clients to the shelter programs, requirements, and consequences. * Assures that basic nutrition and hygiene needs are being met. * Develops an Independent Living Plan, tracks progress and evaluates outcome with goals for permanent housing identified. * Monitors progress towards goals bi-weekly sessions. * Refers clients to appropriate resources to assist with meeting goals. * Maintains client case records to include ILP, DSS paperwork, and correspondence progress towards goals and documentation of any ILP violations. * Maintain HMIS database with updated progress notes and running log of interactions. * Report critical incidents immediately to the appropriate Beacon House and DSS staff.

REPORTS TO: Program Director. SALARY: $26.50 Per Hour. * 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. * Assist residents who are inappropriately referred to relocate within forty-eight hours. Performs other record keeping functions required by the DSS Contract, Police Activity Report, Critical Incident Report, etc. * Works with the DSS liaison to meet client goals. * Responsible for all aspects of the shelter assigned; this includes the physical condition of the property, the clients and their cases, the staff working within the house, the technology used by the staff within the house. This includes all computers, phones both cellular and land, laptops, and Biometric Time Clock. * Supervise the weekly scheduling of the shift work within the shelter. * Attend weekly meetings with Program Manager/Program Director and fellow Case Workers. * Work closely with the Housing Specialist to locate permanent housing for clientele. * Conduct regular meetings with caseload. * Assist clients with setting up laundry transportation. (Motel) * Rotating on-call weekends with House Managers and other Case Workers. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Workers are representatives of United Veterans Beacon House and are, therefore, expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects accountability to the agency, the community, and the client system. * Does not abuse sick time or personal days. * Performs on-call duties as outlined in On-Call Policy. * Available to work overtime when necessary. * Employees may be required to carry out other duties as assigned.

To apply for this or any open position at United Veterans Beacon House, please contact the Human Resources department at UVBH Headquarters by phone: (631) 665-1571 or email: HR Manager Email: JGallagher@UVBH.com HR Administrator Email: KHerrera@UVBH.com