ABA Therapist

About Damar

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, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best.

It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

We’re looking for passionate people with or without experience as an ABA Therapist to join our team in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. If you have experience, you already know how rewarding this role can be. If you’re new to ABA, here’s what you need to know.

ABA focuses on the principles that explain how learning takes place. Positive reinforcement is one such principle: when a behavior is followed by a reward, it is more likely to be repeated. Through decades of research, the field of behavior analysis has developed many techniques for increasing useful behaviors and reducing those that may cause harm or interfere with learning. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the use of these techniques and principles to bring about meaningful and positive change in behavior.

Our ABA Therapists follow ABA therapy techniques in specialized, client-based sessions to successfully reach goals per the client's behavior plan.

Duties include:

verbal behavior instruction, behavior modification, treatment plan implementation, data collection, and intervention in individual treatment of clients.

We are a majority clinic-based program; you will work with clients at one of our three clinics:
Avon, the Southwest side of Indianapolis (near the airport), or the Northeast side of Indianapolis (Fall Creek).

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Starting pay: $20.00 per hour.

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage, including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Earn a pay increase and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within first 3 months
• 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
• Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

• Provide direct services to children diagnosed with autism in an ABA setting using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Maintain neat, chronological documentation of all goals and behaviors
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary
• Interact professionally with parents, school, medical personnel, and others using excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills
• Keep abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations
• Ensure that the agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation, and reporting requirements
• Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Valid Indiana driver’s license with a good driving record
• Clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses
• Flexible and willing to work at any of the Damar ABA clinics
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical

Physical
:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods, to occasionally stoop/bend/kneel/crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35 lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation;

and to verbally communicate and exchange information.

Vision
:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing
:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.