ABA Learning and Development Director

• 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

• Master’s degree and BCBA or Doctorate Degree with BCBA-D
• Must have BCBA certification
• Minimum of three years of experience in the ABA field required with at least two years as a BCBA required
• Experience training RBTs, BCBAs and BCBA candidates/students required
• Minumum of two years of experience in learning and development preferred
• Current BCBA or BCBA-D certification required
• Current Indiana Behavior Analyst licensure required
• RBT Supervisor 8-hour Supervision Training
• Formal training and/or demonstrated experience implementing Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skills-Based Treatment (SBT) methodologies preferred
• Must have or be able to obtain Critical Moment Training (CMT) Trainer Certification
• Must have or be able to obtain 1st Aid/CPR Trainer Certification
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02
• Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required

#DSABA #DSLeadership

• Assists in the development and execution of goals and initiatives for the ABA Learning and Development team
• Directs and manages the Learning and Development Specialists, including recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, and performance management
• Conducts regular individual and team meetings to provide feedback, establish expectations, and support employee development
• Ensures consistent learning experiences and training practices across all ABA service locations
• Fosters a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth, accountability, and high-quality client outcomes
• Collaborate with the Director of ABA Services to develop department-wide learning strategies, quality improvement initiatives, and workforce development plans that support organizational goals and high-quality client outcomes
• Designs, implements, evaluates, and maintains onboarding, training, and professional development programs that promote clinical excellence, staff competency, and adherence to evidence-based ABA practices and adult learning principles
• Conducts Training Needs Analyses (TNA) to identify competency gaps, learning objectives, and professional development opportunities
• Facilitates learning experiences for internal and external stakeholders and assists in providing agency-wide training on clinical topics, best practices, and areas of expertise
• Provides ongoing clinical support, coaching, and professional development opportunities to Behavior Analysts and other ABA team members
• Utilizes Behavioral Skills Training (BST) and other evidence-based instructional strategies throughout training activities
• Ensures completion and documentation of required onboarding, credentialing, licensure, certification, and mandatory training requirements for ABA staff
• Maintains all requirements necessary to serve as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Instructor; obtain and maintain CPR Instructor certification as required
• Maintains BCBA certification and licensure requirements
• Monitors and supports compliance with BACB standards, including RBT credentialing, supervision requirements, ethics standards, and ACE Provider requirements