Why Damar Services
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProvides specialized education, developmental therapies, and behavioral support services for children and adults facing autism and other intellectual disabilities to build better futures.
- Residential Services - Damar's campus provides 24 hour supervised care that ranges from staff-secure to more independent alternatives with a total of 190 beds. Transitional living homes and group homes located in the community mainly near campus provides clients with…$61.5M spent in FY2024
- Community living and support - Damar's community-based services provide assistance and intervention for all ages. Individuals receiving services, either live in their own homes or with their families and need support. The outpatient clinic continues Damar's mission into the community…$34.5M spent in FY2024
- Educational Services - Damar Academy offers comprehensive special education school programs for students ages 6-22 facing delays related to autism, mental retardation, and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. The school is fully accredited by the Indiana Department of Education as…$2.6M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDirect Support Technician Indianapolis, IN (On-site) | Full-Time Starting pay: $15.25 an hour! We pay more for experience and education! 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 helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and autism live fuller, more independent lives.
Today, we serve more than 1,500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs, including: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics Residential and group home services for children and adults Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare At Damar, our employees are part of a team that cares about the people we serve and the work we do. We believe in creating a supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and prepared to succeed. Damar has also been recognized as a Top Workplace for several years.
Damar is looking for Direct Support Technicians (DSTs) to join our team in Indianapolis. As a DST, you’ll work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism. Your role is to provide care, supervision, encouragement, and support while helping clients build important life and social skills. You do not need previous experience to apply. If you enjoy helping others, are dependable, patient, and willing to learn, Damar provides the training you need to get started.
Schedule: Day Shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) Night Shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am) Weekend (7:00 am - 11:00 pm / Sat & Sun) *Can pick up an optional 8 hour shift Monday-Friday (* Preferred shift may not be available at time of application.) 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.
Qualifications and Skills Be at least 21 to work in our Children's Residential program however, we have other Direct Support Professional roles for those between 18-21 so we still encourage you to apply if you are not 21 or over Be able to provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED 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…
About Damar Services
From its Form 990- Budget $109.2M · Human Services
- Staff 1,720 · founded 1967
- Pays its leaders $53K–$652K (10 reported)
- Open jobs 43 · Jobs at Damar Services · Full 990 report