Direct Support Professional II (SIGN-ON BONUS!)
Company: Texas State Job Bank
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job/Position DescriptionDirect Support Professional IINow
offering up to $2,500.00 sign on bonus!! Terms and conditions
apply.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 CentersThe state of Texas
offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying
organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student
Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also
offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement
annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs 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) II works
as part of a team that helps people with intellectual disabilities
achieve their goals. This includes routine and emergency care,
treatment, and training for people with intellectual disabilities
in various settings. Responsibilities can vary, and may include
such duties as grooming, bathing, feeding, observing and reporting
individualand#146;s conditions and behaviors, providing meaningful
interactions with individuals, and participating in individualized
training and/or active treatment programs for both males and
females. The DSP documents information on the personand#146;s life,
such as things that occur throughout their daily schedule, how they
respond to activities on the home, training, and unusual incidents.
Completion of work requires use of simple and/or routine duties,
while decision making is based on guidance that will be provided to
you as you are prepared for the job and from other professional
staff on your team. Work is in a team environment with guidance
provided through supervision and training. May provide
training/mentorship to new DSP Is and/or volunteer to serve as a
shift/team lead. This position may be OR is 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. Implements habilitation and rehabilitation,
behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs
with individuals specifically related to the individualand#146;s
programs.Teaches life skills such as feeding,
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