Case Manager

Damar Services, LLC; South Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Salary $47,500+ (depends on 


Damar Advantage discounts

Tuition Assistance up to $3,000/yr

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance and disability options

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Damar Services, a mission-driven non-profit in Indiana, seeks a dedicated Case Manager to lead treatment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. You will develop individualized IPPs for new admissions, coordinate with residential staff, and ensure timely documentation and client progress reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, clinicians, and educators, with strong emphasis on IPP updates, assessments, and quarterly meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience with DD/ID population or equivalent training
• Must meet one of the listed degree/experience combinations
• Must be 21+ years old and hold Indiana driver’s license
• Clear background and pass pre-employment screen

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and monitor treatment services for clients
• Develop and update IPPs within 7 days of admission and maintain monthly updates
• Represent clients at court reviews and IEP/Case Conferences with accurate progress information
• Coordinate with Residential Managers to ensure implementation of programs
• Maintain case notes, data sheets, and weekly family and referral communications

Skills

Case management

Behavioral health

IDD/DD experience

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work

Human services degree + supervised experience

Registered Nurse

Therapeutic recreation specialist

Master’s in psychology

Job description

Richmond Location

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.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

• 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

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

• 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

What you need to be considered:

• 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 drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at [e-mail]. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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