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
Requirements
- Must have at least one year of experience in treating DD/ID population or specialized training
- Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited program OR Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in social work from an accredited program OR 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 OR Registered Nurse OR Therapeutic recreation specialist who is a graduate of an accredited program OR 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
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
