Behavioral Autism Support Specialist Weekend Shift

About the role

The Intensive Autism Technician provides direct services to children diagnosed with Autism, using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. They participate in Behavior Skills Training and assist during Practical Functional Assessments. Duties include natural environment training, skills-based treatment, data collection, and intensive autism intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals diagnosed with Autism who reside at Damar.
• Assist the treatment team in evaluating clinical services.
• Perform a variety of duties such as natural environment training, skills-based treatment, data collection, and intensive autism intervention.
• Operate Damar vehicles and/or personal vehicles to transport clients or perform other work-related duties.
• Complete incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.
• Serve as a member of Damar Services' interdisciplinary team.
• Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
• Act as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children with neurodivergence is preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification.
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification.
• Minimum age of 21 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 physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening.

Qualifications

• Passes and maintains Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification.
• Passes and maintains CPR Certification.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully completes a pre-employment physical.
• Favorably meets and maintains Damar’s background screening.

Skills

• Confidence in decision-making in the moment regarding Skills Based Treatment.
• Timely completion and updating of mandatory training and other licensure related items.
• Attendance at mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Attendance at meetings, conferences, and workshops as recommended by the Intensive Autism leadership team.
• Completion of incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.
• Identification of solutions to improve stakeholder satisfaction.
• Stewardship of Damar and/or client finances.

Benefits

• Damar Advantage including 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.
• Participation in a 401(k) Plan.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Weekend Shift - Saturday & Sunday 7:00am-11:00pm