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 making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is seeking a Residential Manager who is excited to direct and lead treatment services at our newest residential location in Richmond, Indiana. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who wants to play a key role in shaping a brand-new program and helping establish our presence in a new community.

Damar is eager to bring our experience and expertise to support families in the eastern part of the state who are navigating some of life’s most challenging circumstances.

The Residential Manager is responsible for leading, directing and monitoring treatment services for Damar’s Children’s Residential Services. In this capacity, the Residential Manager will actively promote agency philosophy in the delivery of services and perform essential job duties and responsibilities in accordance with Damar’s Strategic Plan and requirements by licensure.

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

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference...

• Manage and oversees the day-to-day residential operations of assigned campus building or group home.
• Ensures transportation needs are met (i.e. gas cards).
• Works in tandem with the program case manager in ensuring assigned unit(s) are staffed in alignment with regulatory requirements, including working the unit as required.
• Manages all employee functions including recruitment, on the job training, coaching and mentoring, performance appraisals, and performance management functions.
• Manage the on-boarding new staff to appropriately acclimate staff to Damar expectations around client care, service excellence, active supervision and the like while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Completes outing sheets and off ground checklist in collaboration with the program case manager.
• In collaboration with the assigned program case manager, ensure clients are safe to go for an off-ground outing.
• Acts as a liaison and consistently communicates with families, professionals, guardians and referring agencies to provide best outcomes for clients. Ensures that these communications are recorded in a timely manner.
• Remains up to date on treatment best practices to ensure to proactively meet client demands.
• Collaborates treatment partners and support services such as HR, Quality and Compliance, Food and Nutrition, and medical records to meet program expectations.
• Ensures that the agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery.
• Works with staff and facilitates training of staff, ensuring all staff complete training as required and on time per program specifications.
• Provides support to the Lead Staff in managing staff schedules according to staffing budget. Ensures assigned unit(s) are staffed in alignment with regulatory requirements, including working the unit as required.
• Manages assigned unit Petty Cash and Allowance functions.
• Along with the program case manager, promptly resolves any discrepancies or conflict between programming, medical, dietary, and vocational aspects of the child’s assessment and program.
• Under the guidance of the program case manager, ensures assigned units are following program schedule and have necessary supplies.
• Backs up the program case manager in representing clients in Court Reviews and IEP/Case Conferences by providing accurate information regarding the client’s treatment progress and areas of need.

What you need to be considered...

• Must possess one of the following:

  • Bachelor’s Degree combined with one year of full-time experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population.

  • Associate degree or 48 completed credit hours combined with two years of full-time experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population.

  • High School Diploma or GED combined with four years of full-time experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population.
• One year of people management experience preferred.
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure 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 pre-employment 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.

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