At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

 
Damar is excited to invite passionate and dedicated individuals to apply for the role of Special Education Teacher Assistant at Damar in East Chicago. In this position, you’ll play a key role in supporting individuals under Damar’s care by assisting with activities that encourage the development of important daily living, self-help, and social skills. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping to ensure the physical health and overall well-being of each resident. Join our team and be part of a rewarding environment where you can grow professionally and make a difference in the lives of others.

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Teacher Assistant...

• Starting Hourly Pay: $16
• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Pay for school with up to $3,000 a 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
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan

Remarkable way you will be making a difference...

• Teaches the clients to acquire self-help, daily living and social skills.
• Conducts and supervises recreational and life enrichment activities.
• Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills.
• Participates in programs designed to aid in the habilitation and training/treatment of clients.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, including performing a variety of tasks related to housekeeping including cleaning, washing soiled clothing, changing bed linen, folding and sorting clean laundry.
• Functions as a member of the training/treatment team.
• Actively participates in the implementation of individual and group programs to maximize the human potential of each client served.
• Works with clients, professional and other para-professional staff, client’s families, and the community to provide proper habilitation.
• Consistently implements behavior management plans to reduce client’s maladaptive behaviors and promote appropriate social behaviors.
• Leads classroom instruction and provides guidance to the other staff members in the absence of the teacher.
• Operates Damar vehicles and/or personal vehicles to transport residents or perform other work related duties.
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations, which may include client physical aggression, utilizing prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques.
• Ensures adequate supervisions of clients, never leaving clients unattended unless permitted for periods of time based on a client’s Individual Support Plan.

What you need to be considered...

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a direct care staff working with MR/DD clients or in a school setting as an assistant or aide, or equivalent experience/education.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required. 

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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