Job Title: Independent Living Case Manager 

Department: Independent Living

Manager: EVP, Operations and Administration

Schedule: 1st Shift

Compensation: Salary / Exempt

Job Summary: The Independent Living Case Manager is 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.

• 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
• 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 personal vehicle 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 independent living plans to help use become more independent
• Observes, records, and reports the clients’ condition and behavior to determine if clients are achieving outlined goals and outcomes from the clients’ service agreement
• 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
• Will adhere to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual
• Ensures that the agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible
• Utilizes data collection in relation to driving and tracking outcomes and achieving agency initiatives and goals
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• 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
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances
• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community
• Provides other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field.

Experience: 3 years of relevant experience in this field.

Equipment Familiarity: Proficiency with MS Office applications including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR certification
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks
• 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 physical required

Abilities:

• Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle
• Ability to follow and execute specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of DCS Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) service standard and associated regulations of services being provided