Location: East Chicago, Indiana

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!

Do you have a passion for working with kids? Do you think you have what it takes to help improve the lives of kids facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges? The Residential ABA Manager is responsible for leading, directing and monitoring treatment services for Damar’s Children’s Residential Intensive Autism Services program. In this capacity, the Residential ABA 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.

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Unit Supervisor...

• Pay for school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• 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
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques

Remarkable way you will be making a difference...

• Manages and oversees the day-to-day residential operations of assigned campus building or group home.
• Manages all employee functions of on the job training, coaching and mentoring, performance appraisals, and performance management functions.
• Manages 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 and ensure clients are safe to go for an off-ground outing.
• Remains up to date on treatment best practices to ensure to proactively meet client demands.
• Ensures all IATs complete appropriate training and certification related to autism-specific services
• Acts as a liaison between the IAS and ABA programs
• Completes daily schedule of ABA therapy for IAS clients and actively communicates this schedule with the IAS leadership team

What you need to be considered...

• 1-3 years of Supervisory/ Management experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3-4 years working with adolescents, operating budgets, and knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Must be able to provide proof of one the following:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of work experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population; or
• 2 years of college and 2 years of work experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population; or
• High school diploma/GED and 4 years working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification if working in children’s residential home/unit licensed by Dept. of Child Services (DCS).
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR 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. 

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