Education Mentor - Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
2 days ago
Job description
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 Education Mentors to perform a variety of Para-professional tasks related to the care of individuals served by Damar in the public-school system. This includes participation in activities that promote the development of appropriate daily living, self-help and social skills.
Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:
- Starting pay: $15.25 an hour
- Eligible for the 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
- 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
Some of the ways you will be making a difference...
- Ensures client is punctual to class by meeting client at designated area and time before school starts.
- Remains awake and engaged at all times – competently supervising and monitoring the clients. Never leaving clients unattended unless permitted for periods of time based on a client's Individual Education Plan.
- Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations, which may include client physical aggression, utilizing prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques.
- Participates in programs designed to aid in the habilitation, training and treatments of clients.
- Consistently implements Individual Education Plan and behavior management plans to reduce client's maladaptive behaviors, promote appropriate social behaviors and maximize human potential of each client served.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to be considered...
- Be at least 18 to work in our Community Living and Support Services program and at least 21 to work in our Children's Residential program
- Be able to provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED
- Possess a valid Indiana driver's license and good driving record
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
- Favorably meet and maintain Damar's background screening
- Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses
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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