Intensive Behavioral Intervention Intern – 12-Week Summer Internship

Remarkable People, Remarkable Team – Join Us at Damar!

Pay Rate: $12 per hour

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!

About the Damar Internship Program

As an Intensive Behavioral Intervention Intern, you’ll gain real-world, hands-on experience in the field of human services. Over the course of a 12-week summer internship, you’ll work closely with a team of highly qualified industry professionals and gain valuable exposure to our unique client population. Interns will learn skills related to direct behavior management, client observation, and development and documentation of specific behavior management plans. This is more than just an internship — it’s an opportunity for mentorship, leadership development, and coaching. You’ll not only have the chance to contribute to the success of our clients, but you’ll also be part of a network of other exceptional interns and practicum students, all driven by similar career goals.

Why Damar?

• Real-World Experience: Gain practical skills and work with a diverse, skilled team
• Mentorship & Growth: Access to leadership and guidance from experienced professionals
• Expand Your Network: Build connections with peers and professionals in the field

Join Damar’s internship program and take the first step toward a fulfilling career!

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

• 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

What you need to be considered:

• High school diploma
• Currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college or university
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid 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 convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

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.