Job Posting Title Youth Direct Care Staff

Damar Services, LLC; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000/year

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Damar Services is hiring an Enhanced Acuity Technician in Richmond, IN. This on-site, full-time role involves direct services to children and intensive intervention activities within a multidisciplinary treatment team. Starting pay is $15.25 per hour, with opportunities for experience and education-based increases.

The position includes day and night shifts with rotating weekends, comprehensive benefits, and tuition assistance. A valid Indiana driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates confidence when making decisions in the moment regarding Skills Based Treatment.
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as recommended by the Enhanced Acuity leadership team.
• Provides direct services to children.
• Provides support to clients in completing programming goals, ADLs and independent living goals.
• Operates Damar vehicles and/or personal vehicles to transport clients or perform other work-related duties.
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.
• Serves as a member of Damar Services' interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Enhanced Acuity Technician

Richmond, 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 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 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

Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all, Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative, effective healthcare to underserved communities. 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!

The Enhanced Acuity Technician is responsible for performing a variety of duties, such as, natural environment training, skills-based treatment, data collection, and intensive intervention services. The Enhanced Acuity Technician is responsible for providing direct support to individuals who reside at Damar Services. They also assist the treatment team, including the Manager, Supervisor, and Director and other members as designated, in the evaluation of clinical services.

Schedule

• Day shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm / rotating weekends)
• Night shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am / rotating weekends)

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

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates confidence when making decisions in the moment regarding Skills Based Treatment
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner
• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as recommended by the Enhanced Acuity leadership team
• Provides direct services to children
• Provides support to clients in completing programming goals, ADLs and independent living goals
• Operates Damar vehicles and/or personal vehicles to transport clients or perform other work-related duties
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client
• Serves as a member of Damar Services' interdisciplinary team

Qualifications and Skills

• Be at least 21 to work in our Children's Residential program however, we have Direct Support Professional roles for those between 18-21 so we encourage you to apply for the Direct Support Technician role 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

• 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 $5,000 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.