Youth Care Specialist

About the Role

Damar Services is seeking Direct Support Technicians (DSTs) to join their team in Indianapolis. As a DST, you will work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism, providing care, supervision, encouragement, and support while helping clients build essential life and social skills. No previous experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing daily care, supervision, and support
• Helping clients develop daily living, self-help, and social skills
• Supporting positive social behaviors and interactions
• Following individual behavior-management plans
• Responding to and managing crisis situations
• Helping maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Leading or supervising recreational and life-enrichment activities
• Recognizing and responding to safety concerns and emergencies
• Completing daily documentation in a professional and timely manner
• Working with other staff to provide consistent, individualized care

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Be at least 21 years old to work in the Children's Residential program (other Direct Support Professional roles are available for those 18-21).
• Provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Hold a valid Indiana driver’s license with a driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for 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.

Qualifications

• Dependable
• Patient
• Willing to learn

Essential Job Functions

• Physical ability and mobility to perform the job, including standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to 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.
• Communicate effectively to exchange information.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies.
• Regular and acceptable attendance.

Benefits And Perks

• Starting pay: $15.25 an hour
• Pay increases for experience and education
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage (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
• 401(k) Plan Participation
• Damar-provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)