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About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to make decisions and uses good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.
• Ability to demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting techniques.
• Strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Safety Utilization of Restraint (SUR) techniques to restrain and prevent harm to that individual or others until the harmful/violent behavior subsides.
• Ability to master basic techniques of individual care and training.
• Ability to be flexible in handling work assignments.
• Knowledge of individual care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs.
• Knowledge of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) standards.
• Ability to provide individual care, to administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to conduct Safety Utilization of Restraint (SUR), to communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Ability to work effectively with others and as a member of a team.
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date, is required. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience working in the field related to this position (working with people with developmental or physical disabilities).
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Will serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Arranges work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and staff/individual ratios.
• Monitors/documents individual participation/progression for effective communication with other staff.
• Ensure efficient delivery of care, training, and support activities on the unit through supervision of activities and work behaviors or assigned employees.
• Attends meetings, serves on committee, and performs other specific tasks when directed by the Bonded Group Home Director.
• Ensures programming and care of all assigned individuals through periodic planning sessions with administrative and professional staff.
• Ensure that the home is maintained as a safe and sanitary living environment for individuals.
• Plans, assigns and supervises work of others.
• Provides assistance in transporting of individuals going on scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement