Special Needs Student Support

Behavior Support

Indianapolis IN (On-site) Full-Time

Starting Pay: $15.25 an hour!

Employees at Damar arent just part of a workforce theyre part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in peoples 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 serve more than 1500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs including:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics
• Residential and group home services for children and adults
• Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services
• Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families
• Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare

Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative effective healthcare to underserved communities. We foster a united purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued supported and motivated to give their best. Its no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Damar is seeking individuals who want to work directly with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism. Providing care supervision encouragement and behavioral support while helping clients develop positive social behaviors and reach their full potential.

Schedule

• 1st shift (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support and supervision for your assigned student.

• Assistwith behavior management and crisis intervention when needed.

• Encourage positive social interactions andappropriate behaviors.

• Support your students academic social and emotional development.

• Help students reach their fullest potential in a safe supportive learning environment.

Unique Aspects of the Role

• Enjoy a school-year schedulewith daytime hours that support a healthy work-life balance.

• Work 1:1 with the same student all year allowing you to build trust consistency and lasting connections.

• Be part of the same classroom and school community every dayno traveling between locations.

• Work in a structured school environment thatoperateslike a traditional public school complete with classrooms teachers and school activities.
• Participate in field trips and special school events creating memorable experiences while supporting your students learning beyond the classroom.

Qualification and Skills

• Be at least 21 to work in our Childrens Residential program however we have Direct Support Professional roles for those between 18-21 so we encourage you to apply for the Direct Support Technician role if you are not 21 or over
• Be able to provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED
• Valid Indiana drivers license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damars 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 drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damars background screening

Benefits and Perks

• 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 $3000 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

Apply today! We review applications daily and can begin interviews within 48 hours.

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 . 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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