Advanced Direct Support Technician

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Overview

Location: Indianapolis, IN Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.Since 1967,

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Day Shift (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM W/ Rotating Weekends)

What We Offer

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✓Starting pay: $16.50 + We pay for experience!

✓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

Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations for all Damar programs - taking the leadership role in de-escalation and/or intervention when needed
Initiates special precautions for clients that exhibit and meet high risk behavior criteria
Takes appropriate action regarding any events that affect the mental and physical well-being of the residents, including but not limited to, providing client and staff support, informal training and crisis management
Understands behavior support plans for high acuity clients

Requirements

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Must have six months of full-time experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population
Be able to provide formal proof of education required for the position
Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s 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 physical
Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

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.

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