Community-Based Caseworker

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 Community-Based Caseworker to join our team. The Community-Based Caseworker utilizes evidenced based practices to provide goal-oriented services and safety assessments to each case. This individual will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including supervisor, child/family therapist, child welfare specialists, schools, employers, and DCS/Probation staff to assist each family in meeting their treatment goals. The Caseworker is central to our Home-Based Team, working directly with children, adults and families to address each family’s individual needs including but not limited to, concrete needs, connection to community resources, employment and housing. This individual also works with court-involved youth and families to address needs in order for the children to remain safely in their caregivers’ home. Services are delivered primarily in a community or home-based setting.

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

• 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:

• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Coordinates services and resources when needed
• Provides case management to families involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services
• Provides emergency/crisis intervention services as needed
• Provides parent education and behavior modification/parent training
• Provides child development education
• Provides father engagement
• Provides domestic violence education and stress management
• Adheres to DCS Service Standards, Social Work Code of Ethics, and Damar policy and procedures
• Participates in child and family team meetings
• Participates in DCS case planning
• Provides money management/budgeting information
• Operates Damar and/or personal vehicles to transport clients and/or parents as needed
• Maintains connection to community resources

What you need to be considered:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a directly related human service field from an accredited university
• Previous related experience is not required by considered an asset
• Experience working with youth and/or adults with autism or ID/DD preferred
• Bilingual skills are not required but are considered an asset
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier
• 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 DamarHumanResources@damar.org. 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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