Direct Support Professional II - Floater
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) II works as part of a team to help people with intellectual disabilities achieve their goals. The position provides routine and emergency care, treatment, and training in various settings, including grooming, bathing, feeding, meaningful interactions, observing and reporting changes in condition or behavior, and participating in individualized training and active treatment programs. The DSP documents details about individuals’ daily schedules, responses to activities and training, and unusual incidents. Work involves routine duties and decisions guided by training, supervision, and professional staff. The role may include mentoring new DSP Is or serving as a shift/team lead, and may require driving a state-owned vehicle. The position is based at the Denton State Supported Living Center, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The role is available on morning, evening, and night shifts across multiple homes. It is full-time, nonexempt, and not eligible for telework. Travel may be up to 10%. Flexibility, overtime, extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required. Additional pay may be available for evening, night, weekend, or maximum-security work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or previous employment experience.
- Ability to speak and read English.
- Ability to make decisions and use good judgment during critical incidents.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
- Ability to demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting techniques.
- Knowledge of individual care techniques and treatment, therapy, and developmental programs, or ability to learn them through training.
- Ability to provide individual care, administer first aid and/or CPR, perform Ukeru after training, and conduct Safe Use of Restraint (SUR).
- Ability to communicate effectively and train, mentor, or coach others.
- Ability to work effectively with others as a team member.
- Valid Texas driver’s license.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and specified registry checks.
- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of work experience.
- Experience writing reports.
- Experience with behavior programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Experience working with people who have mental health or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Certification in CPR, First Aid, Ukeru, and/or Safe Use of Restraint (SUR).
Responsibilities
- Implement habilitation, rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs related to individuals’ plans.
- Teach life skills, including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Participate in developing individuals’ treatment plans.
- Observe individuals for signs of disease, injury, medication reactions, or other conditions requiring medical intervention, and document observations.
- Report significant changes in individuals’ physical condition or behavior and record information as appropriate.
- Assist with transporting individuals to scheduled activities and in emergencies.
- Administer first aid as appropriate and attend to healthcare needs under medical personnel’s supervision.
- Evacuate individuals during fires, natural disasters, emergencies, or drills.
- Prevent or manage aggressive behavior and administer CPR during emergency interventions.
- Provide direct care and support services to individuals.
- Document information about individuals’ daily lives, schedules, responses to activities and training, and unusual incidents.
- Attend work regularly and meet assigned shift schedules, which may include rotating schedules, extended shifts, or overtime.
- May mentor or train new DSP Is and/or serve as a shift/team lead.
- Participate in disaster response or recovery and Continuity of Operations Plan activation, potentially at an alternate shift or location.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Generous time off benefits.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Additional pay may be available for work on evenings, nights, weekends, and/or maximum-security locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
