Field-Based Case Manager: Community Supports Advocate

The Columbus Organization, LLC; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Columbus Organization in Indiana is seeking a Part-Time Case Manager to coordinate services for individuals with I/DD, ensuring access to waivers, Medicaid State Plan, and community supports. The role emphasizes person-centered planning and advocacy to help clients achieve meaningful outcomes within DDRS and policy standards.

Responsibilities include liaising with families and providers, conducting annual planning and LOCIs, and performing required visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services-related field or equivalent experience in the human services sector.
• One year of direct experience with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or related RN/human services background.
• Ability to travel within assigned service area and work independently with reliability.
• Strong initiative, accountability and interpersonal skills; commitment to person-centered practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Liaison with waiver participants, families, guardians, providers, and state agencies.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of records per policy and regulations.
• Develop person-centered plans and ICISP aligned with goals and visions.
• Conduct annual planning, assessments, budget development, and LOCIs.
• Facilitate IST meetings and conduct required face-to-face visits.
• Maintain monthly contact and timely documentation; monitor service delivery and utilization.
• Promote health, safety, risk mitigation and quality improvement through surveys.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field

Bachelor’s degree in any field plus 1 year direct I/DD experience

RN with 1 year human services experience

4 years relevant human services experience with 1 year direct I/DD support

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Columbus Organization in Indiana is seeking a Part-Time Case Manager to coordinate services for individuals with I/DD, ensuring access to waivers, Medicaid State Plan, and community supports. The role emphasizes person-centered planning and advocacy to help clients achieve meaningful outcomes within DDRS and policy standards.

Responsibilities include liaising with families and providers, conducting annual planning and LOCIs, and performing required visits.