Direct Support Professional II (Group Home) Weekends

CONCHO VALLEY CENTER FOR HUMAN ADVANCEMENT • TX

120d • $2,253 - $2,253

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional II (DSP II) position is assigned a shift where the job requirements will involve training and support services for people with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Assignments may include group home shifts, community services such as training/appointments/respite & office duties. Work involves providing rehabilitative services with the goal of assisting each person to become as independent as possible. The Direct Support Professional II position provides daily living, personal hygiene, social skills training and behavioral management skills training, as needed, for each person. Additional duties may include general maintenance of Center vehicles and cleaning duties around the home. Services provided are to be delivered in a timely manner and accuracy of documentation is a requirement. The Direct Support Professional II position provides all services in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code for HCS & TxHmL and the IDD Service Definition Manual provided by DADS.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or 3 letters of reference and completion of a MHMR Concho Valley competency test.
• Six months experience in therapeutic work preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be insurable and remain insurable on Center’s insurance.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of behavioral direct support techniques.
• Skills to administer CPR or First Aid in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of personal assistance techniques such as assisting with eating, bathing, and toileting.
• Interpersonal skills for positive interactions with people served and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support services for people with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal hygiene, social skills training, and behavioral management skills training.
• Perform general maintenance of Center vehicles and cleaning duties around the home.
• Deliver services in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of documentation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement and 457 plan
• Voluntary benefits
• Vacation
• Employee choice days
• Sick time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees