Direct Support Profession III
Job/Position DescriptionDirect Support Profession IIIThis position is available for Morning, Evening and Night shifts on multiple homes.
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Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.
The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.
Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers (https:
//hhs.
texas.
gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities/state-supported-living-centers-sslcs/learn-about-our-state-supported-living-centers#abilene-state-supported-living-center) target=_blank The state of Texas offers many benefits (https:
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texas.
gov/about-hhs/jobs-hhs) target=_blank to employees.
HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https:
//studentaid.
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gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) target=_blank , which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments.
We also offer excellent health benefits (https:
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gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance/Retirement) target=_blank as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs (https:
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gov/Active-Employees/Retirement/Texa$aver-401(k)-457-Program) target=_blank under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Direct Support Professional (DSP) III serves as Unit Charge and is appointed by and responsible to the DSP Supervisor, subject to the approval of the Unit Director.
The Charge is responsible to ensure that care, treatment, training, and support activities are completed in the assigned home, including supervising and monitoring the activities of other direct support staff.
The charge may delegate portions of these responsibilities and sufficient authority for fulfillment but may not relinquish overall responsibility for results.
In the absence of the Charge, the Assistant/Acting Charge will assume the job responsibilities.
The Charge may be asked to assume the duties of the Direct Support Professional Supervisor in his/her absence.
Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.
Essential Job FunctionsAttends 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.
Ensures active and efficient care, training, and support for individuals s in home living environmentEnsures the practice of appropriate Gentle Teaching techniques in all training and care activities in living and training environments.
Ensure that the home is maintained and is a safe and sanitary living environment for individuals Ensure efficient operation of the home through direct sup https:
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hhsc.
state.
tx.
us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.
cfm?szOrderID=566029 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.
Recommended Skills Developmental Disabilities Health And Human Services Loans Self Motivation Teaching Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
and#147;This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekendsand#148;.
Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.
The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.
Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers (https:
//hhs.
texas.
gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities/state-supported-living-centers-sslcs/learn-about-our-state-supported-living-centers#abilene-state-supported-living-center) target=_blank The state of Texas offers many benefits (https:
//hhs.
texas.
gov/about-hhs/jobs-hhs) target=_blank to employees.
HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https:
//studentaid.
ed.
gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) target=_blank , which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments.
We also offer excellent health benefits (https:
//ers.
texas.
gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance/Health-BenefitsL) target=_blank , a lifetime monthly retirement annuity (https:
//ers.
texas.
gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance/Retirement) target=_blank as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs (https:
//ers.
texas.
gov/Active-Employees/Retirement/Texa$aver-401(k)-457-Program) target=_blank under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Direct Support Professional (DSP) III serves as Unit Charge and is appointed by and responsible to the DSP Supervisor, subject to the approval of the Unit Director.
The Charge is responsible to ensure that care, treatment, training, and support activities are completed in the assigned home, including supervising and monitoring the activities of other direct support staff.
The charge may delegate portions of these responsibilities and sufficient authority for fulfillment but may not relinquish overall responsibility for results.
In the absence of the Charge, the Assistant/Acting Charge will assume the job responsibilities.
The Charge may be asked to assume the duties of the Direct Support Professional Supervisor in his/her absence.
Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.
Essential Job FunctionsAttends 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.
Ensures active and efficient care, training, and support for individuals s in home living environmentEnsures the practice of appropriate Gentle Teaching techniques in all training and care activities in living and training environments.
Ensure that the home is maintained and is a safe and sanitary living environment for individuals Ensure efficient operation of the home through direct sup https:
//jobshrportal.
hhsc.
state.
tx.
us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.
cfm?szOrderID=566029 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.
Recommended Skills Developmental Disabilities Health And Human Services Loans Self Motivation Teaching Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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