Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Crisis Support

Damar Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: $16.50 + experience

Damar Advantage discounts at Damar Hea

Tuition assistance up to $3,000

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Damar Services, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a Resource Specialist to join our mission-driven team at our Children’s Residential location.

You will help ensure a safe environment, respond to crises, support residents, and learn behavior support plans under supervision. The role requires six months of experience with behavioral challenges, proof of education, a valid Indiana driver’s license, and a commitment to safety and well-being of individuals with DD/ID.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations for all Damar programs, taking the leadership role in de-escalation and/or intervention.
• Initiates special precautions for clients that exhibit high risk behavior criteria.
• Takes appropriate action regarding events affecting the residents’ mental and physical well‑being, including providing client and staff support and crisis management.
• Understands behavior support plans for high acuity clients.

Skills

Crisis management

De-escalation

Behavior support

Client safety

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

Proof of education

Job description

Damar Services, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a Resource Specialist to join our mission-driven team at our Children’s Residential location.

You will help ensure a safe environment, respond to crises, support residents, and learn behavior support plans under supervision. The role requires six months of experience with behavioral challenges, proof of education, a valid Indiana driver’s license, and a commitment to safety and well-being of individuals with DD/ID.