Direct Support Professional IV
Company: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Direct Support Professional IV- Now offering up to $2,500.00
sign on bonus!! Terms and conditions apply. Come work in an
environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and
believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level
of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers
serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who
are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers
provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers
located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported
Living Centers The state of Texas offers many benefits to
employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public
Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining
balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying
monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a
lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457
Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are
looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that
is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! The Direct Support
Professional (DSP) IV serves as home supervisor appointed by and
responsible to the Unit Director. The home supervisor is
responsible to ensure that care, treatment, training, and support
activities are completed in the assigned home, including
supervising and monitoring the activities of other direct support
staff. The home supervisor performs administrative and programming
duties that include supervising and evaluating direct care staff
within the unit. The home supervisor may delegate portions of these
responsibilities and sufficient authority for fulfillment but may
not relinquish overall responsibility for results. The home
supervisor is also responsible for quality active treatment and
operation of the unit. The home supervisor may be asked to assume
the duties of the Unit Director in his/her absence. Works under
limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of
initiative and independent judgment. This position may be OR is
required to drive a state-owned vehicle. Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a
specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule,
extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave
policy and performs other duties as assigned. Arranges work
schedules to ensure adequate coverage and staff/individual ratios
Monitors/documents individual participation/progression for
effective communication with other staff Ensure efficient delivery
of care, training, and support activities on the unit through
supervision of activities and work behaviors or assigned employees
Attends meetings, serves on committee, and performs other specific
tasks when directed by the Unit Director, Administrative Assistant,
Director of Home Life, ADoP, or facility Director. Ensures
programming and care of all assigned individuals through periodic
planning sessions with administrative and professional staff Ensure
that the home is maintained as a safe and sanitary living
environment for individuals Plans, assigns and supervises work of
others Provides assistance in transporting of individuals going on
scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed. Other
duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively
participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the
agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or
Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may
require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities: Ability to communicate verbally and in
writing in a clear and concise manner. Ability to make decisions
and uses good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency. Ability to
demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting
techniques. Strength and flexibility to safely perform
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Safety Utilization of
Restraint (SUR) techniques to restrain and prevent harm to that
individual or others until the harmful/violent behavior subsides.
Ability to master basic techniques of individual care and training.
Ability to be flexible in handling work assignments. Knowledge of
individual care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and
developmental programs. Knowledge of Intermediate Care Facilities
for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) standards
Ability to provide individual care, to administer first aid or
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to conduct Safety Utilization of
Restraint (SUR), to communicate effectively, and to train others.
Ability to work effectively with others and as a member of a team
Registration or Licensure Requirements: Valid Texas driver's
license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire
date, is required. Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license
must provide an original certified driving record from the state of
driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC
Fleet Management policy. Initial Selection Criteria: High school
diploma or GED is preferred. Two (2) years' experience working in
the field related to this position (working with people with
developmental and/or physical disabilities). Experience in a
supervisory role. Additional Information: The salary offered will
follow HHS starting salary guidelines which are typically made at
or near the minimum of the salary range. Applicants must pass a
fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen,
and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting
System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct
and HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities. Males between
the ages of 18 - 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All new hire candidates will be required to receive COVID-19
medical screening (nasal test) as part of the due diligence
process. All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to
random drug testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required for
this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or
extended hours. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to
be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. COVID-19
Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment required and provided
Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Vaccines
available for employees MOS Code: There are no Military occupations
that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or
licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military,
reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if
qualified to fill this position. For additional information see the
Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at HHS agencies use
E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your
first day of work. I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS
agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring
and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact
the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are
contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in
the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the
interview. Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to Jobs at HHSC
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