ABA Therapist

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Location: Indianapolis, IN (Ameriplex Area)

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 looking for passionate people with or without experience as an ABA Therapist. For those of you with experience, you already know how rewarding it can be for those of you with no experience, here is a little more information about this exciting career opportunity to help encourage you to apply...

What is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)?

Behavior analysis focuses on the principles that explain how learning takes place. Positive reinforcement is one such principle. When a behavior is followed by some sort of reward, the behavior is more likely to be repeated. Through decades of research, the field of behavior analysis has developed many techniques for increasing useful behaviors and reducing those that may cause harm or interfere with learning. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the use of these techniques and principles to bring about meaningful and positive change in behavior.

What would I be doing?

Our ABA Therapists follow ABA therapy techniques in specialized, client based sessions in order to successfully reach goals per the client's behavior plan by performing a variety of duties related to verbal behavior, behavior modification, treatment plan implementation, data collection and intervention in individual treatment of clients.

Where would I work with clients?

We are a majority clinic based program, so you would work with clients at one of our three clinics. One is located in Avon, one is on the Southwest side of Indianapolis (near the airport), and one is located on the Northeast side of Indianapolis (Fall Creek).

What are the hours?

Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm)

How much would I make?

Starting pay: $20.00 an hour

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy

Earn a pay increase and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within first 3 months

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

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Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

Provide direct services to children diagnosed with Autism in an ABA setting using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

Maintain neat, chronological documentation of all goals and behaviors

Provide crisis intervention as necessary

Interact professionally with parents, school, medical personnel, and others using only excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Keep abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations

Ensure that the agency meets it quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements

Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community

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What you need to be considered:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor degree preferred

Must be flexible and willing to work at any of the Damar ABA clinics

Ability to pass and maintain Critical Moments Training (CMT) Certification

Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification

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

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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