Resource and Crisis Support Specialist

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 currently seeking a talented, motivated and detail oriented Resource and Crisis Support Specialist. The Resource and Crisis Support Specialist is responsible for responding to crisis situations involving children and adolescents in Damar’s Intensive Foster Care Program, with flexibility to assist other programs across the agency when needed. In this capacity, the Resource and Crisis Support Specialist will provide assistance to caregivers by role modeling, teaching appropriate responses, and completing program implementation. In response to critical situations, delivers immediate resources, targeted training, corrective guidance, and hands-on support to staff. While the primary reporting line is to the Director of Intensive Foster Care Services, the role may also report to other agency leaders when providing support to additional programs.

We are hiring for the following shifts :

• 2nd Shift - generally 3 : 00pm - 11 : 30pm
• Weekend Shift - generally Saturday and Sunday 7am-11pm + 8 hours during the week

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar :

Remarkable way you will make a difference...

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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.

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