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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, motivated, and detail oriented Support Services Coordinator to be responsible for performing a variety of para-professional tasks related to the care of individuals served by Damar. This includes participation in activities that promote the development of appropriate daily living, self-help, and social skills of clients. Job responsibilities include the performance of duties related to the physical health and well-being of each resident served.
Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:
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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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Assisting families with selecting an independent contractor to provide services as defined by the NOA
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Monitoring independent contractor hours to ensure service match the family’s needs and do not exceed the NOA
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Reviewing contractor invoices and processing for payment
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Evaluating contracted services to ensure independent contractor is fulfilling contract terms and complying with regulatory guidelines
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Ensuring ISP/BSPs of assigned clients are implemented
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Notifying appropriate management and regulatory agencies of incidents within the required timeframes as determined by regulatory agencies and/or Damar policies
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Monitoring client’s finances and ensuring expenses are paid in a timely manner, if required
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Conducting bi-weekly assessments to ensure client and family satisfaction
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Auditing client files on a monthly basis or more frequently as needed
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Assisting staff and clients in maintaining a safe, healthy and clean-living environment, as needed
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Effectively responding to and managing crisis situations, which may include client physical aggression, utilizing prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques
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What you need to be considered:
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Meet one of the following:
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High School Diploma/GED combined with four years of full-time experience working with neuropsychiatric or behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population
- Associate’s degree or 48 completed credit hours combined with two years of full-time experience working with neuropsychiatric or behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population
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Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
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Be at least 18 to work in our Community Living and Support Services program and at least 21 to work in our Children's Residential program
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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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