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Location: Richmond, IN
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 Manager to join our team. The Residential Manager will lead, direct and monitor treatment services provided by assigned staff within Damar’s Children’s Residential Services.
Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:
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Starting Salary: $45,000 a year!
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Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
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Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
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Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
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Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
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Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
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Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
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Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal
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Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:
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Manages and oversees the day-to-day residential operations of assigned campus building or group home
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Manages all employee functions of Lead Staff including recruitment, on the job training, coaching and mentoring, performance appraisals, and performance management functions
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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
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Completes outing sheets and off ground checklist in collaboration with the QDDP
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Ensure clients are safe to go for an off-ground outing
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Performs other duties as assigned
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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
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Remains up to date on treatment best practices to ensure to proactively meet client demands
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Works with staff and facilitates training of staff, ensuring all staff complete training as required and on time per program specifications
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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
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What you need to be considered:
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One year of people management experience preferred
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Must be able to verify one of the following qualifications:
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
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Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
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Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
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Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
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Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
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Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
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