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Crisis Response Specialist

Job ID
2025-11293
Job Location
US-IN-Indianapolis
Position Type
Damar Health Services

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 as one of Indiana’s largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We serve more than 1,500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs, including:

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics
  • Residential and group home services for children and adults
  • Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services
  • Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families
  • Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare

Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all, Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative, effective healthcare to underserved communities.

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 impact?
Join us in delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to individuals and families in our community. Damar Services is looking for a talented and motivated Crisis Response Specialist to join our team. The Crisis Response Specialist provides immediate support and interventions to individuals in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) community who experience crisis, often related to mental health or trauma.

 

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
  • 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

  • Travels in and around Marion County as part of the mobile response team.
  • Mobile response team will serve in a rotating on-call and respond to crisis calls with clinicians.
  • Keeps abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations.
  • Assures that Damar’s services meet best practice standards.
  • Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Utilizes strong communication and active listening skills
  • Implements problem solving and decision-making skills to assess situations and determine appropriate interventions.
  • Provides outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.
  • Maintains connection to community resources. 

What you need to be considered...

  • Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.  
  • Indiana Community Health Worker (CHW) certification preferred. 
  • 1 year of experience in delivering and response/stabilization and resources to individuals and families. A well-rounded knowledge base of crisis de-escalation, social service agencies, and mental health resources.
  • Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements.
  • Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification.
  • Ability to pass and maintain Critical Moments Training (CMT) Certification.
  • 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 (for all positions requiring driving).
  • 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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