Behavior Analyst Trainee

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 Behavior Analyst Trainee's to join our highly skilled ABA team. The Behavior Analyst Trainee serves as a support person for clients and staff while obtaining fieldwork supervision and support from a Senior Program Manager. The Behavior Analyst Trainee must actively participate in fieldwork supervision meetings and assignments. They will support behavior analysts with various tasks related to caseload management. This role is a position focused on developing critical skills and competencies necessary for promotion into a Program Manager role. ABA Autism Services by Damar combines the long-term experience and expertise of Damar with cutting-edge Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approaches to offer a solution to families facing the challenges of raising a child with autism. While many nonprofit and for-profit businesses offer ABA services, only ABA Autism Services by Damar can back its services with the experience and expertise of an organization that has been serving people with developmental challenges and autism for more than 50 years.Damar’s ABA program begins with an evaluation that includes a full assessment of each child. Observation time, parent interviews, and the appropriate assessment tools are used to create an individualized treatment plan in order to meet the unique needs of your child with autism. Our services can include:Intensive Behavioral TrainingSocial & Community TrainingSpeech & Occupational Therapy ServicesDiagnostic ServicesCommunity IntegrationHere are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:Discretionary pay bonusesPaid CEUs and BCBA renewalLower caseloadsTrauma Informed CareCollaborative environmentGrowth opportunitiesEligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar PharmacyComprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniquesMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance optionsUp to $3,000 per year in Tuition AssistanceSave for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan ParticipationTake care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary optionsShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance optionsPaid Holidays to spend time with loved onesPaid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewalRemarkable ways you will be making a difference:Assists the Program Manager with the completion of various assessments, such as EFL, VBMAPP, ESDM, etcAssists with continuing education events for ABA therapistsAssists the Program Manager with the implementation of FBAs as neededRemains available and approachable to ABA therapists for questions, concerns, or ideas regarding client programming or behavior interventionServes as a member of Damar Services’ interdisciplinary teamAttends mandatory staff meetings before or after work hoursAttends and contributes to monthly clinical meetingsProvides direct therapy for an average of 30-35 hours per weekActs as a mentor to new ABA therapistsActively participates in group and individual supervision meetingsEnsures the ABA therapist’s understanding of new and previously trained (by BCBA) interventions or procedures through the collection of IOA dataSupports ongoing training initiatives to provide ABA Therapists practical application of ABA principles for client specific needsUses Behavior Skills Training (BST) to train, model, observe, etcPerforms RBT Competency Assessment-Renewals for current RBTs within a designated period and properly follows guidelines outlined for this processUses a variety of tools to help determine the function and definition of maladaptive behaviorSeeks opportunities for billable time, such as, supporting assessmentSupports behavior analysts with initial or reauthorization reports, treatment planning, and Central Reach Learning Tree set upWhat you need to be considered:Bachelor's Degree preferredMinimum 6 months previous experience with autism spectrum disorders requiredRBT requiredCoursework and/or enrollment in supervision towards BCaBA or BCBA certification requiredMust be acquiring the first half/second half of the current BACB requirement for fieldwork supervisionMinimum age of 18 per licensure requirementsValid 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 convictionsSuccessfully complete a pre-employment physicalFavorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screeningEssential 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.#DSABA

Created: 2026-05-02