Special Education Student Support

Location: Northwest Indianapolis IN

School Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Employees at Damar arent just part of a workforce theyre part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in peoples 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. Its 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 Education Mentors to perform a variety of Para-professional tasks related to the care of individuals served by Damar in the public-school system. This includes participation in activities that promote the development of appropriate daily living self-help and social skills.

Here are just a few of the benefits youll enjoy at Damar:

• Starting pay: $15.25 an hour
• 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 $3000 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

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

• Ensures client is punctual to class by meeting client at designated area and time before school starts
• Remains awake and engaged at all times competently supervising and monitoring the clients. Never leaving clients unattended unless permitted for periods of time based on a clients Individual Education Plan
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression utilizing prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques
• Participates in programs designed to aid in the habilitation training and treatments of clients
• Consistently implements Individual Education Plan and behavior management plans to reduce clients maladaptive behaviors promote appropriate social behaviors and maximize human potential of each client served

What you need to be considered:

• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Be able to provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED
• Valid Indiana drivers license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damars 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 Damars background screening

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 . 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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