Independent Living Case Manager

Damar Services • Kokomo, IN

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About The Position

Damar Services is seeking a Case Manager to help young people develop the skills needed for greater self-sufficiency through experiential learning. Services may include education, vocational and employment support, health, housing, life and social skills, and youth development. The role provides age-appropriate education and support for independent living, implements independent living plans, and monitors clients’ progress toward goals and outcomes. The position is based in Indiana, with locations in Kokomo, Peru, and Wabash, and may require transporting clients or performing other work-related duties using a personal vehicle.

The Case Manager documents services and client progress, follows rules for client-service documentation, protects client rights, and contributes to data collection, quality improvement, and agency reporting. The role involves working with clients, families, professionals, and community members while respecting cultural and ethnic diversity. Essential job functions include responding appropriately to client behaviors and safety concerns, maintaining attendance, and meeting the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human-service field.
• Three years of relevant experience in the field.
• Minimum age of 21, per licensure requirements.
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR certification.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record meeting the eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier.
• No felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect, or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and mobility requirements, including standing or sitting for prolonged periods; occasionally stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard, travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation, and communicate effectively.
• Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate education and support for independent-living skills, including tutoring, mentoring, health care, self-esteem building, exploring personal interests, and personal relationships.
• Teach and assist clients in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, including performing housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, washing soiled clothing, changing bed linen, and sorting and folding laundry.
• Complete required documentation daily in a professional, objective, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Operate a personal vehicle to transport clients or perform other work-related duties.
• Participate in or oversee data collection and use data to improve outcomes, practices, and service delivery.
• Identify solutions and take initiative to improve stakeholder satisfaction.
• Consistently implement independent-living plans to help clients become more independent.
• Observe, record, and report client conditions and behavior to assess progress toward service-agreement goals and outcomes.
• Follow rules governing client-service documentation, including medication logs, incident reports, and progress notes.
• Understand and protect client rights, promptly reporting violations.
• Follow the Employee Handbook and Damar operational policies and procedures.
• Help ensure the agency meets quality-improvement, evaluation, and reporting requirements.
• Prioritize duties in alignment with organizational objectives and growth.
• Complete and update mandatory training and licensure-related items on time.
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation and use data to track outcomes and agency initiatives and goals.
• Use materials, equipment, and staff effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure Damar activities, services, and programs are respectful of clients’ cultural and ethnic diversity.
• Partner courteously and respectfully with clients, families, professionals, and the community to provide experiential learning opportunities.
• Take ownership of Damar facilities and assigned work areas and act as a good steward of Damar and client finances.
• Respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage, including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy.
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Up to $3,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Damar-provided life insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level