Intensive Behavioral Intervention Intern

Description

At Damar, our people are remarkable and our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results! We are a diverse team of men and women with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We will provide you the training to help you not only provide the best service to our clients, but provide a place where you can begin to fulfill your career ambitions.

A Damar Internship is a real job providing hands on experience as well as valuable leadership, mentorship, and coaching to the people we serve. Our program offers a great experience for anyone looking to go into career fields such as Human Services, Social Work, Case Management, Special Education and more! 

The Intensive Behavioral Intervention Intern is responsible for performing a variety of para-professional tasks related to the care of individuals served by Damar while working closely alongside the Intensive Behavioral Intervention team. Interns will learn skills related to direct behavior management, client observation, and development and documentation of specific behavior management plans.

Responsibilities

Remarkable way you will make a difference...

• Maintains prescribed level of productivity.
• Assists with implementing, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and revising behavior programs as approved by the Manager or Director.
• Interacts professionally with parents, teachers, staff, and other providers.
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Interacts with clients to demonstrate respect, acknowledgment of rights, and dignity at all times.
• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

What you need to start...

• High school diploma.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
• No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.