Case Worker
Company: United Veterans Beacon House, Inc.
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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.
Keywords: United Veterans Beacon House, Inc., New Brunswick , Case Worker, Social Services , Yonkers, New Jersey
