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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.
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- 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
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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
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Completes all required documentation on a daily basis, in a professional manner – objective, accurate and thorough - to provide consistent and accurate for client treatment
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Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned
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Operates personal vehicle to transport clients or perform other work related duties
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Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery
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Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction
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Consistently implements independent living plans to help use become more independent
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Observes, records, and reports the clients’ condition and behavior to determine if clients are achieving outlined goals and outcomes from the clients’ service agreement
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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
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Understands client’s rights and protects them by promptly reporting any violations
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Will adhere to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual
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Ensures that the agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements
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Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
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Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner
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Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible
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Utilizes data collection in relation to driving and tracking outcomes and achieving agency initiatives and goals
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Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery
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Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
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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
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Partners with clients, their families, professionals, and the community in a courteous and respectful manner to provide optimal experimental learning experiences
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Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas
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Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances
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Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community
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Provides other duties as assigned
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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:
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Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
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Ability to pass and maintain CPR certification
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Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks
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Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
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Successful completion of pre-employment physical required
Abilities:
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Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle
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Ability to follow and execute specific oral and written instructions
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
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Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders
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Knowledge of DCS Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) service standard and associated regulations of services being provided
