Direct Support Professional work as a team to provide training and support to individuals who require assistance to live in the community. Duties include:
- transporting consumers to and assisting them with activities
- training and assisting consumers in completing household chores (cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene)
- supervising administration of medications
- providing input regarding client needs and progress in interdisciplinary meetings
- monitoring consumers for safety and reporting any concerns to supervisor or RN
Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions
- Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for documenting training
- Excellent verbal communication with consumers, staff, and community providers
- Stooping, bending, sitting, standing for prolonged periods and lifting 50-75 pounds
- Ability to be CPR and SAMA certified
- Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- 6 months work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities strongly preferred
- Valid Driver's License and proof of liability car insurance Required
Hours: 3pm-11pm Mon & Tues; 7am-7pm Sat & Sun with an added weekend night shift differential of $2.00 per hour
Salary: $18,870.08 Annually/$9.01 Hourly with Shift Differential any nights after midnight and weekends
Benefits:
Heart of Texas Region MHMR strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Payroll Direct Deposit
10 paid Holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings) **Certain Requirement Needed**
Location: Parkside Group Home, Groesbeck TX
Department: Group Home
This is a full time position