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. We are currently seeking a Learning and Development Director to join our highly skilled ABA team. The ABA Learning and Development Director is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and professional development initiatives that strengthen staff competency and drive high-quality client outcomes. In collaboration with the Director of ABA Services, this role oversees onboarding, training, leadership development, and continuous learning programs to ensure the delivery of effective, evidence-based ABA services. The Director ensures all learning initiatives align with organizational values, quality improvement goals, BACB standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

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 Training
Social & Community Training
Speech & Occupational Therapy Services
Diagnostic Services
Community Integration

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

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

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

Assists in the development and execution of goals and initiatives for the ABA Learning and Development team
Directs and manages the Learning and Development Specialists, including recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, and performance management
Conducts regular individual and team meetings to provide feedback, establish expectations, and support employee development
Ensures consistent learning experiences and training practices across all ABA service locations
Fosters a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth, accountability, and high-quality client outcomes
Collaborate with the Director of ABA Services to develop department-wide learning strategies, quality improvement initiatives, and workforce development plans that support organizational goals and high-quality client outcomes
Designs, implements, evaluates, and maintains onboarding, training, and professional development programs that promote clinical excellence, staff competency, and adherence to evidence-based ABA practices and adult learning principles
Conducts Training Needs Analyses (TNA) to identify competency gaps, learning objectives, and professional development opportunities
Facilitates learning experiences for internal and external stakeholders and assists in providing agency-wide training on clinical topics, best practices, and areas of expertise
Provides ongoing clinical support, coaching, and professional development opportunities to Behavior Analysts and other ABA team members
Utilizes Behavioral Skills Training (BST) and other evidence-based instructional strategies throughout training activities
Ensures completion and documentation of required onboarding, credentialing, licensure, certification, and mandatory training requirements for ABA staff
Maintains all requirements necessary to serve as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Instructor; obtain and maintain CPR Instructor certification as required
Maintains BCBA certification and licensure requirements
Monitors and supports compliance with BACB standards, including RBT credentialing, supervision requirements, ethics standards, and ACE Provider requirements

What you need to be considered:

Master’s degree and BCBA or Doctorate Degree with BCBA-D
Must have BCBA certification
Minimum of three years of experience in the ABA field required with at least two years as a BCBA required
Experience training RBTs, BCBAs and BCBA candidates/students required
Minumum of two years of experience in learning and development preferred
Current BCBA or BCBA-D certification required
Current Indiana Behavior Analyst licensure required
RBT Supervisor 8-hour Supervision Training
Formal training and/or demonstrated experience implementing Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skills-Based Treatment (SBT) methodologies preferred
Must have or be able to obtain Critical Moment Training (CMT) Trainer Certification
Must have or be able to obtain 1st Aid/CPR Trainer Certification
Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02
Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks
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 physical required

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