Direct Support Professional

Damar Services • Indianapolis, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Damar is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Applicants may have experience, but experience is not required; Damar provides training for the role. The position involves client supervision and care, crisis management, encouraging appropriate social behaviors, and helping clients reach their potential.

Depending on the assignment, the work location may be Damar’s Children’s Residential campus at 6067 Decatur Boulevard in Indianapolis or an adult group home in the community. Available schedules include day shift (7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends), night shift (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends), and a weekend schedule (7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday). An optional eight-hour weekday shift may be picked up. Preferred shifts may not be available when applying.

The starting pay is $15.25 per hour, with pay reflecting experience and education. The role requires meeting the applicable age, education, driving, background-screening, drug-screening, and physical requirements. Essential functions include responding to client behaviors and emergencies, maintaining attendance, and performing physical tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• For work in the Children’s Residential program, be at least 21 years old; other Direct Support Professional roles are available to applicants aged 18–20.
• Provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• For positions requiring driving, have a valid Indiana driver’s license and a driving record that meets Damar’s insurance carrier eligibility requirements.
• Have no 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 requirements.
• Meet the physical and mobility requirements of the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave.

Responsibilities

• Respond effectively to and manage crisis situations.
• Consistently implement behavior management plans to reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Promote and assist with the development of daily living, self-help, and social skills.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Conduct and supervise recreational and life-enrichment activities.
• Complete required documentation daily in a professional manner.
• Supervise and care for clients and support them in achieving their maximum potential.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies.

Benefits

• 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.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Damar-provided life insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED