ABA Autism Services by Damar combines the long-term experience and expertise of Damar with cutting-edge Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approaches to offer a solution to families facing the challenges of raising a child with autism.  While many nonprofit and for-profit businesses offer ABA services, only ABA Autism Services by Damar can back its services with the experience and expertise of an organization that has been serving people with developmental challenges and autism for more than 50 years.

Damar’s ABA program begins with an evaluation that includes a full assessment of each child. Observation time, parent interviews, and the appropriate assessment tools are used to create an individualized treatment plan in order to meet the unique needs of your child with autism. Our services can include:

• Intensive Behavioral Training
• Social & Community Training
• Speech & Occupational Therapy Services
• Diagnostic Services
• Community Integration

We are currently seeking a Residential Program Director to join our highly skilled ABA Program. The Residential Program Director – ABA Services is responsible for the direct oversight of all clinical services in the residential ABA program. In this role, the Program Director – ABA Services will supervise and support all Residential Program Managers.

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Residential Program Director...

• Collaborative environment

• 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

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Remarkable ways you will be making a difference...

• Ensures that consistent behavioral-based treatment occurs for clients through ongoing training of client’s identified support network.
• Participates in clinical staffing for clients.
• Interacts professionally with parents, school, medical personnel, and others using only excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices, and service delivery.
• Participates in CFTM, Flash Meetings, and discharge planning of clients served in the Residential ABA Program at Damar.
• Directly observes clients among various residential units and group homes at Damar and provides clinical recommendations when appropriate.
• Conducts initial assessments and writes treatment plans for new and current residential clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
• Coordinates the hiring of new employees to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Implements, coordinates, monitor, documents, and evaluate measurable treatment goals.
• Keeps abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations.
• Is supportive of client reunification plans and/or transitions to and from Damar residential program.
• Uses strategies outlined in the Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Training for clients beginning ABA services.
• Utilizes Behavior Skills Training.

What you need to be considered...

• Master’s Degree and BCBA or Doctorate Degree with BCBA-D.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading teams.
• Previous experience in Autism Services required.
• Minimum age of 21 depending on program and / or department requirements.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of physical.
• Must meet background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.

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.