Behavior Analyst Trainee ABA Services

careers-damar; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary pay bonuses

Paid CEUs and BCBA renewal

401(k) Plan Participation

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Careers-Damar in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a Behavior Analyst Trainee to support clients and staff while gaining practical field experience. The role focuses on developing critical skills for future promotion to Program Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and a degree in a related field.

This position offers extensive training, competitive pay, and benefits including tuition assistance, and health insurance. Join our mission-driven team today!

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months previous experience with autism spectrum disorders required.
• Coursework and/or enrollment in supervision towards BCaBA or BCBA certification required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Manager with various assessments.
• Provide direct therapy for an average of 30-35 hours per week.
• Attend and contribute to monthly clinical meetings.

Skills

Experience with autism spectrum disorders

Behavior Skills Training (BST)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Assessment tools (EFL, VBMAPP, ESDM)

Job description

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!

Ready to make a real difference?

Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is currently seeking Behavior Analyst Trainees to join our highly skilled ABA team. The Behavior Analyst Trainee serves as a support person for clients and staff while obtaining fieldwork supervision and support from a Senior Program Manager. The Behavior Analyst Trainee must actively participate in fieldwork supervision meetings and assignments. They will support behavior analysts with various tasks related to caseload management. This role is a position focused on developing critical skills and competencies necessary for promotion into a Program Manager role.

ABA Autism Services Overview

ABA Autism Services by Damar combines the long-term experience and expertise of Damar with cutting-edge Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approaches to offer a solution to families facing the challenges of raising a child with autism. While many nonprofit and for-profit businesses offer ABA services, only ABA Autism Services by Damar can back its services with the experience and expertise of an organization that has been serving people with developmental challenges and autism for more than 50 years.

Our Services

• Intensive Behavioral Training
• Social & Community Training
• Speech & Occupational Therapy Services
• Diagnostic Services
• Community Integration

Benefits

• Discretionary pay bonuses
• Paid CEUs and BCBA renewal
• Lower caseloads
• Trauma Informed Care
• Collaborative environment
• Growth opportunities
• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager with the completion of various assessments, such as EFL, VBMAPP, ESDM, etc.
• Assist with continuing education events for ABA therapists.
• Assist the Program Manager with the implementation of FBAs as needed.
• Remain available and approachable to ABA therapists for questions, concerns, or ideas regarding client programming or behavior intervention.
• Serve as a member of Damar Services’ interdisciplinary team.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings before or after work hours.
• Attend and contribute to monthly clinical meetings.
• Provide direct therapy for an average of 30-35 hours per week.
• Act as a mentor to new ABA therapists.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision meetings.
• Ensure the ABA therapist’s understanding of new and previously trained (by BCBA) interventions or procedures through the collection of IOA data.
• Support ongoing training initiatives to provide ABA Therapists practical application of ABA principles for client specific needs.
• Use Behavior Skills Training (BST) to train, model, observe, etc.
• Perform RBT Competency Assessment-Renewals for current RBTs within a designated period and properly follow guidelines outlined for this process.
• Use a variety of tools to help determine the function and definition of maladaptive behavior.
• Seek opportunities for billable time, such as supporting assessment.
• Support behavior analysts with initial or reauthorization reports, treatment planning, and Central Reach Learning Tree set up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 months previous experience with autism spectrum disorders required.
• RBT required.
• Coursework and/or enrollment in supervision towards BCaBA or BCBA certification required.
• Must be acquiring the first half/second half of the current BACB requirement for fieldwork supervision.
• Minimum age of 18 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.