Children's Residential Client Support

Damar Services • Indianapolis, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Damar is seeking individuals to work directly with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism. The Direct Support Technician provides care, supervision, encouragement, and behavioral support while helping clients develop positive social behaviors and reach their full potential. The position is on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is full-time. Starting pay is stated as “$15.2 5 an hour,” with higher pay for experience and education.

Schedules include a day shift from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm or a night shift from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with rotating weekends. A preferred shift may not be available when applying. The role requires the physical ability and mobility to perform essential functions, including responding appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies. Clients may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors. Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Regular and acceptable attendance is also essential.

Damar is a not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability services, serving more than 1,500 individuals each day. It describes its culture as united and purpose-driven, and is committed to an accessible and inclusive experience for applicants. Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old to work in the Children's Residential program; applicants ages 18–20 are encouraged to apply for Direct Support Professional roles.
• 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.
• Be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, supervision, and support.
• Help clients develop daily living, self-help, and social skills.
• Support positive social behaviors and interactions.
• Follow individual behavior-management plans.
• Respond to and manage crisis situations.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Lead or supervise recreational and life-enrichment activities.
• Recognize and respond to safety concerns and emergencies.
• Complete daily documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Work with other staff to provide consistent, individualized care.
• Meet the physical and mobility requirements of the essential job functions, including standing or sitting for prolonged periods; occasionally stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting; lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 lbs.; operating office equipment including a computer keyboard; traveling to other locations; and communicating effectively.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave.

Benefits

• Damar Advantage 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 $5,000 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
• Education Level: High school or GED