Direct Support Technician

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: 15.25 USD/hr

Tuition assistance

Health insurance options

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Damar Services in Indianapolis, IN is seeking Direct Support Technicians to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. Training is provided; no prior experience required. Roles involve caring for clients, promoting daily living skills, and ensuring safety in a supportive team environment.

Shifts include day, evening, and night options; weekend rotations are part of the schedule. Damar values empathy, reliability, and a commitment to helping others grow.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 to work in our Children's Residential program; for other DST roles, ages 18-21 encouraged to apply.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license with driving record meeting insurance criteria.
• Clear of felony convictions and disqualifying criminal charges.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Successful background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, supervision, and support to individuals with I/DD and autism.
• Help clients develop daily living, self-help, and social skills.
• Support positive social behaviors and interactions.
• Follow individual behavior-management plans.
• Respond to and manage crisis situations.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Lead or supervise recreational and life-enrichment activities.
• Recognize and respond to safety concerns and emergencies.
• Complete daily documentation professionally and timely.
• Work with staff to provide consistent, individualized care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Schedule:

• 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

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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

Benefits and Perks

• 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
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at [e-mail]. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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