Direct Support Professional (Eligible for Incentives) (Groesbeck, TX; Teague, TX; ...)

A Direct Support Professional position in Community Support provides an excellent opportunity for a creative and energetic person to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in all areas of daily living skills and community involvement.  Direct Support Professional positions are in a number of program areas, including residential (group homes), respite, Day Habilitation, and in Community Support for people who live on their own or with their families.  A Direct Support Professional provides supervision, support and training to consumers in the program area they are assigned.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Provides assistance with activities of daily living
• Provides individual training to and supervises individuals or groups of individuals in performing therapeutic activities that foster greater independence
• Coordinates individual and group activities in the community and/or in a group home or respite facility
• Maintains records of consumers’ participation in and responses to training, treatment and everyday activities
• Prepares materials for therapeutic activities and maintains an adequate supply of materials
• Responds to consumer health issues as needed and directed through individual plans of care
• Provides a safe environment for consumers when in their care including behavioral as well as medical issues
• Performs related work as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions

• Excellent written communication  and computer keyboarding for inputting documentation
• Excellent verbal/telephone communication with consumers, staff, and community providers
• Organizational and filing skills and time management needed for maintaining records
• Stooping, bending, sitting, standing for prolonged periods and lifting 50-75 pounds
• Ability to be CPR and PMAB 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 Insurance Required

Hours: May vary depending on shift.  
Shifts available Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends

Salary: $18,740.80 Annual/$9.01 Hourly
Extra pay for night and weekend shifts.

Position 428/634: 312 S. 4th Street, Waco, TX, 76701
Position 512: 2820 43rd Street, Waco, TX, 76710
Position 519: 711 Foster Street, Marlin, TX, 76661
Position 533/534: 102 Jane Street, Groesbeck, TX, 76642
Position 531/532/501: 612 Parkside Drive, Groesbeck, TX, 76642
Position 537: 3420 W Waco Drive, Waco, TX, 76710
Position 420: 324 S. 12th Street, Waco, TX, 76701

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network 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
12 paid Holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings) **Certain Requirement Needed**






TW 428/634
PB 512/519
DB 534/533/531/532/501
IM 537
DN 420

 

Department: Developmental Services
This is a full time position