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 looking for a talented and motivated Recreational Therapy Coordinator with a big heart to join our team. The Recreational Therapy Coordinator 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. The coordinator will also ensure program compliance with BDS standards through developing and monitoring documentation deadlines and requirements and provide ongoing training and support to team members. We have opportunities that work out in the community as well as opportunities that work on our residential campus. 

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
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as recommended by the Director, Behavior Management Services
• Develops program procedures and documentation
• Coordinates and meets with new referrals
• Trains Recreation Therapy Providers
• Provides case supervision to Recreation Therapy Providers
• Completes quality assurance active chart audits
• Completes quality assurance audits of assessments and treatment plans
• Maintains client charting
• Maintains required productivity, modified caseload
• 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

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
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors, developmental and/or emotional disabilities required
• One year of people management or clinical supervision experience preferred
• 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 physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

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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