Case Manager

• Independent Living skills
• Represents clients at doctor’s appointments and exchanges information effectively and accurately
•  Maintains service notes, contacts, data sheet creation and data collection
• Plans and leads Program meetings
• Develops Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) for each assigned client within 7 days admission and update it as needed
• Collaborates with Residential Managers to ensure execution of unit programming
• Leads and directs the implementation of IPPs by providing guidance and training to employees for assigned clients
• Will be writing and updating monthly IPP to ensure they are ready by the 6th of every month
• Review and sign MHA and update the addendum as needed
• Will complete an ICAP assessment within 30 days of admission
• Will complete Ansell Casey, for those who need it (20 days from admit and update annually)
• Monitor the implementation and documentation of the IL goals
• Complete the IL goals
• Complete IL monthly reports
• Ensure there Family engagement communication / efforts (weekly) per client in a caseload
• Ensure there is Referral source communication (weekly) per client in a caseload
• Will request and attend CFTM Quarterly or as needed
• Represents clients in Court Reviews and IEP/Case Conferences by providing accurate information regarding the client’s treatment progress and areas of need

• Must have at least one year of experience in treating DD/ID population or specialized training and meet one of the following:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited program.

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in social work from an accredited program. 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a human services field (other than social work) and at least three (3) years of experience under the supervision of a qualified social worker OR at least one year experience working directly with persons with DD/ID. 

  • Registered Nurse

  • Therapeutic recreation specialist who is a graduate of an accredited program.

  • Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited program

• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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