Senior Direct Support Specialist — Crisis & Behavior

careers-damar; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $16.50/hr

Damar Advantage discounts

Training in verbal intervention

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance up to $3,000

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Damar, a not-for-profit behavioral health provider in Indianapolis, seeks a Resource Specialist to support resident safety at our Children’s Residential location. This role focuses on crisis response, de-escalation, and coordinating care with direct care staff.

Six months of experience with DD/ID and a valid Indiana driver’s license are required. We offer competitive benefits, tuition assistance, and a mission-driven culture at Damar.

Qualifications

• 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 (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; background screening.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Crisis management

De-escalation

Client support

Behavioral challenges

Education

Proof of education

Job description

Damar, a not-for-profit behavioral health provider in Indianapolis, seeks a Resource Specialist to support resident safety at our Children’s Residential location. This role focuses on crisis response, de-escalation, and coordinating care with direct care staff.

Six months of experience with DD/ID and a valid Indiana driver’s license are required. We offer competitive benefits, tuition assistance, and a mission-driven culture at Damar.