Experienced Direct Support Team Member

At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar Services offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

Our Resource Specialist position on our Resource Team is one of Damar's most unique departments! This team strives to keep the environment safe for our clients, as well as provide support for our other direct care staff. It is a great role that builds leadership skills while still making a difference in our clients' lives! If you are someone that has six months of full-time experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population, this could be an excellent match for you!

What shifts are available?

• 3rd Shift M-F (1100p - 700a)
• 2nd Shift M-F (300p - 1100p)
• 1st shift M-F (700a-300p)

(* Preferred shift may not be available at time of application.)

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Resource Specialists...

• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Starting pay $16.50 + We pay for experience!
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Earn up to $1,250 a year in bonuses (dependant on program)
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Pay for school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan

Some of the ways you will be making a difference...

• Takes appropriate action regarding any events that affect the mental and physical well-being of the residents, including but not limited to, providing client and staff support, informal training and crisis management.
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations for all Damar programs - taking the leadership role in de-escalation and/or intervention when needed.
• Initiates special precautions for clients that exhibit and meet high risk behavior criteria.
• Understands behavior support plans for high acuity clients.

EducationWhat you need to be considered...

• Must have six months of full-time experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• 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 clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar Services’ background screening
• Be able to provide formal proof of education required for the position

Essential Job Functions

Physical Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.