Classroom ABA Therapist

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Ameriplex)

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 passionate people with or without experience as an ABA Therapist. For those of you with experience, you already know how rewarding it can be. For those of you with no experience, here is a little more information about this exciting career opportunity to help encourage you to apply.

What Is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)?

Behavior analysis focuses on the principles that explain how learning takes place. Positive reinforcement is one such principle. When a behavior is followed by some sort of reward, the behavior is more likely to be repeated.

Through decades of research, the field of behavior analysis has developed many techniques for increasing useful behaviors and reducing those that may cause harm or interfere with learning.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the use of these techniques and principles to bring about meaningful and positive change in behavior.

What Would I Be Doing?

The Education ABA Therapist provides direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services while supporting the classroom and academic needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder enrolled in Damar’s school-based programs. The position is responsible for implementing individualized ABA treatment plans and IEPs, providing academic and classroom support, leading individual and group activities, collecting treatment data, and responding to the needs of assigned students and the overall classroom.

The position is responsible for implementing individualized ABA treatment plans and IEPs, providing academic and classroom support, leading individual and group activities, collecting treatment data, and responding to the needs of assigned students and the overall classroom.

The Education ABA Therapist works collaboratively with ABA and school staff to integrate behavioral treatment and educational programming and support student progress.

• What are the hours? Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm)
• How much would I make? Starting pay: $20.00 an hour
• Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage, including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Earn a pay increase and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within your first 3 months
• In-house RBT training provided by Damar’s own Learning & Development (L&D) team
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• 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
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable Ways You Will Be Making a Difference

Provide direct services to children diagnosed with Autism in an ABA setting using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

Maintain neat, chronological documentation of all goals and behaviors

Provide Crisis Intervention as Necessary

• Interact professionally with parents, school, medical personnel, and others using only excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Keep abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations
• Ensure that the agency meets it quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements
• Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community

What You Need to Be Considered

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor degree preferred
• Must be flexible and willing to work at any of the Damar ABA clinics
• Ability to pass and maintain Critical Moments Training (CMT) Certification

Ability to Pass and Maintain CPR Certification

Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred. Must obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 60 days of hire as outlined by the BACB and Damar requirements.

Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements

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 complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; 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; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at DamarHumanResources@damar.org. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.