Heart of Texas Behavioral Heath Network (Previously known as Heart if Texas MHMR)- Direct Support Professional (Waco, 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. The Direct Support Professional positions are in residential (group homes) and the 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 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 Texas 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

Positions Available:

West Ward Group Home
Full time:
516 Thurs-Fri 2pm-10pm & Sat-Sun 8pm-8am
675 Wed-Fri 2pm-8pm & Sat-Sun 9am-8pm

39th Street Group Home
528-Part-Time Fri-4pm-12am and Sat 9am-9pm
506 Full-Time-Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm

Salary
$10 per hour

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment

Department: Developmental Services
This is a full time position

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