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:

#680 Part-time: 9:00A-7P Sat and Sun $10.00 Hourly
#675/676 Fulltime 8A-8P Sat and Sun + 16 Hours Mon-Fri $10.00 Hourly
#681 PRN As Needed $12.00 Hourly
#525 Fulltime $10.00 Hourly
#527 Fulltime $10.00 Hourly
#528 Fulltime $10.00 Hourly
#529 PT 10.00 Hourly:

Extra pay for night and weekend shifts.

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**