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Residential ABA Therapist - RBT!

Job ID
2025-11367
Job Location
US-IN-Indianapolis
Position Type
ABA Specialized Services 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 currently seeking a Residential ABA Therapist to join our highly skilled ABA team. The Residenital ABA Therapist performs a variety of duties, including natural environment training, skills-based treatment, data collection, and behavior intervention, and they also assist the treatment team, including the Program Manager, Program Director and Director of ABA Services and other members as designated, in the evaluation of clinical services.

 

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

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

  • Trauma Informed Care 

  • Collaborative environment

  • Growth opportunities

  • 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

When will you make a difference?

  • Monday-Friday 8am-4pm!

How much will you earn?

  • $21-22/hour!
 
 

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference...

  • Provides direct services to children diagnosed with Autism in an ABA setting, using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Participates in Behavior Skills Training (BST).
  • Assists during Practical Functional Assessments.
  • Provides crisis intervention as necessary.
  • Operates Damar vehicles and/or personal vehicles to transport clients or perform other work-related duties.
  • Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Serves as a member of Damar Services’ interdisciplinary team.
  • Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
  • Flexible and willing to work at any of the Damar ABA facilities
  • Actively engages with clients 7.5 hours per day
  • Promotes and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identifies solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances.
  • Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Utilizes data collection in relation to driving and tracking outcomes and achieving agency initiatives and goals.
  • Ensures that the agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements.
  • Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook, ABA Policy and Procedure Manual and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Maintains neat, chronological documentation of all goals and behaviors.
  • Keeps abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations.
  • Completes RBT Certification as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within 60 days of hire.
  • Maintains RBT Certification as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
  • Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery.
  • Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
  • Interacts professionally with parents, school, medical personnel, and all other Damar caregivers and professionals using only excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families, and the community. 

What you need to be considered...

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Must obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) within 60 days of initial hire.
  • ABA therapy experience and/or experience working with children with autism is preferred but not required
    • 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 screening and 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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