Job Overview
Overview:
At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of men and women with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We will provide you the training to help you not only provide the best service to our clients, but provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar Services offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!
Do you have a passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or autism? Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology? If this sounds like you, Damar Services is looking for a talented and motivated Case Manager to join our team. The Case Manager will be responsible for leading, directing and monitoring treatment services and actively promoting agency philosophy in the delivery of those services. Essential job duties and responsibilities are in accordance with Damar’s Strategic Plan and requirements by licensure.
Responsibilities:
Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Case Managers…
- Leads and directs the implementation of ICMPs by providing guidance and training to employees for assigned clients.
- Participates in psychiatric reviews for each assigned client by providing direct feedback to psychiatrist during appointments or written feedback through nursing department.
- Completes CANS assessments for assigned residents in accordance with state regulations.
- Oversees Family Time scheduling and encourages Family involvement.
- Organizes program meetings and CFTM when necessary.
- Completes and participates in all intakes and discharges for assigned clients.
- Conducts and documents a comprehensive Mental health Assessment (MHA).
- Responsible for Independent Living and education coordination.
- Updates appropriate systems (i.e. MedEz, IARRCA website, etc.) with client information.
- Represents clients at doctor’s appointments and exchanges information effectively and accurately.
- Represents clients in Court Reviews, Child and Family Team meetings, and IEP/Case Conferences by providing accurate information regarding the client’s treatment progress and areas of need.
- Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.
Qualifications:
What you need to be considered…
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in social work or psychology from an institution that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- At least one year of experience in treating DD/ID Population or specialized training preferred.
- Minimum age of 21 depending on program and / or department requirements.
- Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- Must meet background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
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.
