Support Services Coordinator jobs in Indianapolis, IN

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!

Do you have a passion for working with Adults with disabilities? Do you think you have what it takes to help improve the lives of adults facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges? You will at Damar Services. Damar Services is looking for a talented, motivated, and detail oriented Support Services Coordinator to be responsible for performing a variety of para-professional tasks related to the care of individuals served by Damar. This includes participation in activities that promote the development of appropriate daily living, self-help, and social skills of clients. Job responsibilities include the performance of duties related to the physical health and well-being of each resident served.

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Support Services Coordinator...

• Pay for school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• 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
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques

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

• Assisting families with selecting an independent contractor to provide services as defined by the NOA.• Monitoring independent contractor hours to ensure service match the family’s needs and do not exceed the NOA.• Reviewing contractor invoices and processing for payment.• Evaluating contracted services to ensure independent contractor is fulfilling contract terms and complying with regulatory guidelines.• Ensuring ISP/BSPs of assigned clients are implemented.• Notifying appropriate management and regulatory agencies of incidents within the required timeframes as determined by regulatory agencies and/or Damar policies.• Monitoring client’s finances and ensuring expenses are paid in a timely manner, if required.• Conducting bi-weekly assessments to ensure client and family satisfaction.• Auditing client files on a monthly basis or more frequently as needed.• Assisting staff and clients in maintaining a safe, healthy and clean-living environment, as needed.• Effectively responding to and managing crisis situations, which may include client physical aggression, utilizing prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques.• Performing other duties as assigned.

What you need to be considered...

• Meet one of the following:
  • High School Diploma/GED combined with four years of full-time experience working with neuropsychiatric or behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population
  • Associate’s degree or 48 completed credit hours combined with two years of full-time experience working with neuropsychiatric or behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 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
• Possess a valid Indiana driver’s license and good driving record
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar Services’ 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.