Title Direct Support Technician

Direct Support Technician Indianapolis, IN (On-site) | Full-Time Starting pay: $15.25 an hour! We pay for experience and education!

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 helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and autism live fuller, more independent lives. Today, we serve more than 1,500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs, including:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics
• Residential and group home services for children and adults
• Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services
• Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families
• Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare

At Damar, our employees are part of a team that cares about the people we serve and the work we do. We believe in creating a supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and prepared to succeed. Damar has also been recognized as Top Workplace for several years.

Damar is looking for Direct Support Technicians (DSTs) to join our team in Indianapolis. As a DST, you’ll work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism. Your role is to provide care, supervision, encouragement, and support while helping clients build important life and social skills. You do not need previous experience to apply. If you enjoy helping others, are dependable, patient, and willing to learn, Damar provides the training you need to get started.

• 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm / weekend rotation every 3rd week)
• 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm / weekend rotation every 3rd week)
• 3rd shift (11:00 pm
  -7:30 am / weekend rotation: 2 on & 1 off)
• Weekend (7:00 am - 11:00 pm / Sat & Sun)
  * Can pick up an optional 8 hour shift Monday-Friday

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* Preferred shift may not be available at time of application.)

• Providing daily care, supervision, and support
• Helping clients develop daily living, self-help, and social skills
• Supporting positive social behaviors and interactions
• Following individual behavior-management plans
• Responding to and managing crisis situations
• Helping maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Leading or supervising recreational and life-enrichment activities
• Recognizing and responding to safety concerns and emergencies
• Completing daily documentation in a professional and timely manner
• Working with other staff to provide consistent, individualized care.

• Be at least 21 to work in our Children's Residential program however, we have other Direct Support Professional roles for those between 18-21 so we still encourage you to apply if you are not 21 or over
• Be able to provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED
• 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 drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

• Starting pay: $15.25 an hour! We pay for experience and education!
• 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
• Pa…