Case Manager

careers-damar; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,750 - 52,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $47,500+

Damar Advantage discounts

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan Participation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Damar, located in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Case Manager to lead, direct and monitor treatment services for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism, while promoting the agency philosophy in service delivery.

Responsibilities include developing IPPs within 7 days of admission, coordinating with Residential Managers, maintaining notes and data, and leading program meetings to ensure high-quality care for clients. Competitive starting salary and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience treating DD/ID population or specialized training.
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements and valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Be clear of felony convictions and successfully complete pre-employment physical and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at doctor’s appointments and exchange information accurately.
• Develop IPPs for each client within 7 days of admission and update as needed.
• Plan and lead program meetings and collaborate with Residential Managers.
• Write and update monthly IPPs to be ready by the 6th of each month.
• Monitor IL goals and complete IL monthly reports.
• Ensure family and referral source communication weekly.
• Attend quarterly CFTM or as needed and participate in court reviews/IEP conferences.

Skills

Independent Living skills

IPPs development

Court/IEP reporting

Education

Bachelors in Education

Bachelors/Masters in Social Work

Bachelors/Masters in Human Services

Registered Nurse

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Masters in Psychology

Job description

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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 be responsible for leading, directing and monitoring treatment services and actively promoting agency philosophy in the delivery of those services. Handles all case management aspects of assigned clients’ care.

Benefits

• Starting Salary $47,500+ depending on education and experience!
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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