At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of men and women with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We will provide you the training to help you not only provide the best service to our clients, but provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar Services offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!
Do you have a passion for working with kids and live near the East side of Indianapolis? Do you think you have what it takes to help improve the lives of kids with autism? Damar is proud to be partnering with the Indiana NeuroDiagnostic Institute (located on the East side, close to downtown, Indianapolis) to provide specialized autism services and is seeking Direct Support Professionals to perform a variety of tasks related to the care of autistic adolescent clients served by Damar.
Available Schedules:
Day Shift: 7:00a-7:30p, weekly rotating schedule
Night Shift: 7:00p-7:30a, weekly rotating schedule
(* Preferred shift may not be available at time of application.)
Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Autism Support Professionals…
Starting pay: $15.25 an hour- Earn up to $1,250 a year in bonues
- Pay for school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
- Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
- 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
- Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
- Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
- Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
- Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
Responsibilities:
Remarkable way you will be making a difference…
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Participating in evaluations and assessments of client needs - Effectively responding to and managing crisis situations
- Consistently implementing behavior management plans to reduce maladaptive behaviors
- Promoting and assisting with the development of daily living, self-help and social skills
- Assisting in maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Conducting and supervising recreational and life enrichment activities
- Complete required documentation daily, in a professional manner
Qualifications:
What you need to be considered…
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Be at least 18 to work in our Community Living and Support Services program and at least 21 to work in our Children’s Residential program - Be able to provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
- Favorably meet and maintain Damar Services’ background screening
- Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses
- Although not required, a bacehlor’s degree and experience with ABA and/or working with clients on the autism spectrum is a plus
Essential Job Functions:
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Source: Indeed.com
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