Independent Living Case Manager

Damar Services, Inc. • Lafayette, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives. Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference? Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is looking for a talented and motivated Case Manager to join our highly skilled team. This person will be responsible for assisting young people develop the necessary skills via experimental learning in order to enhance self-sufficiency. Services that could be provided to clients include Educational, Vocational and Employment, Health, Housing, Life and Social Skills, and Youth Development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field
• 3 years of formal experience in this field
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate education regarding life skills needed to live independently, this includes but is not limited to tutoring, mentoring, health care, self-esteem building, life interest explorations and personal relationship
• Assists and teaches clients about maintaining a safe and healthy environment, including performing a variety of tasks related to housekeeping including cleaning, washing soiled clothing, changing bed linen, folding and sorting clean laundry
• Remains awake and engaged at all times – competently supervising and monitoring the clients. Never leaving clients unattended unless permitted for periods of time based on a client’s service agreement
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations, which may include client physical aggression, utilizing prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques
• Completes all required documentation on a daily basis, in a professional manner – objective, accurate and thorough - to provide consistent and accurate for client treatment
• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned
• Operates Damar vehicles and/or personal vehicles to transport clients or perform other work related duties
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction
• Consistently implements behavior management plans to reduce client’s maladaptive behaviors and promote appropriate social behaviors
• Observes, records, and reports the clients’ condition and behavior to determine if clients are achieving outlined goals and outcomes from the clients’ service agreement
• Commits to memory and implements all client goals and staff interventions as written in the client plans of service
• Understands and follows the rules governing client service documentation, including but not limited to medication logs, incident reports, progress notes and all other documentation assigned
• Understands client’s rights and protects them by promptly reporting any violations
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client
• Ensures that the agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible
• Ensures that all activities, services and programs through Damar are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to and shows respect for the cultural and ethnic diversity for all Damar clients
• Partners with clients, their families, professionals, and the community in a courteous and respectful manner to provide optimal experimental learning experiences

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
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees