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. Are you a certified recreation therapist with your National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS)? Damar is looking for a talented and motivated Recreational Therapy Provider with a big heart to join our team. The Recreational Therapy Provider is responsible for providing direct recreational therapy services to clients. These services include assessment, treatment planning, individual sessions, group sessions, and documentation, among other things.

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

• Paid CEUs
• Flexible schedules 
• 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:

• Attends mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned
• Provides comprehensive recreational therapy assessment and treatment plan for each client served
• Conducts regular home, community, or clinic-based individual and/or group recreational therapy sessions for clients on caseload
• Consults and collaborates with family and team members in support of client needs
• Plans programming for group sessions in collaboration with team members
• Interacts with clients to demonstrate respect, acknowledgement of rights, and dignity at all times
• Keeps abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment, and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Provides written documentation of recreational therapy services via daily notes and monthly reports
• Submits documentation (assessments, treatment plans, monthly notes, etc) per recreational therapy policy
• Maintains prescribed level of productivity
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other certification-related items in a timely manner
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible
• Completes incident reports within 24 hours of knowledge, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client
• Completes daily utilization reports within 24 hours of service

What you need to be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in recreational therapy (or related field with required coursework) from an accredited program required
• Directly relevant applied experience in recreational therapy and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required
• Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS)
• 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)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at DamarHumanResources@damar.org. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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