Direct Support Professional

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart if Texas MHMR)
Waco, TX
A Direct Support Professional position in Community Support provides an excellent opportunity for a creative and energetic person to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in all areas of daily living skills and community involvement. The Direct Support Professional positions are in residential (group homes) and the Direct Support Professional provides supervision, support and training to consumers in the program area they are assigned.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED :

  • Provides assistance with activities of daily living
  • Provides individual training to and supervises individuals or groups of individuals in performing therapeutic activities that foster greater independence
  • Coordinates individual and group activities in the community and/or in a group home facility
  • Maintains records of consumers’ participation in and responses to training, treatment and everyday activities
  • Prepares materials for therapeutic activities and maintains an adequate supply of materials
  • Responds to consumer health issues as needed and directed through individual plans of care
  • Provides a safe environment for consumers when in their care including behavioral as well as medical issues
  • Performs related work as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions

  • Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting documentation
  • Excellent verbal/telephone communication with consumers, staff, and community providers
  • Organizational and filing skills and time management needed for maintaining records
  • Stooping, bending, sitting, standing for prolonged periods and lifting 50-75 pounds
  • Ability to be CPR and PMAB certified
  • Valid Texas driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 6 months work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities strongly preferred
  • Valid Driver's License and proof of Liability Insurance Required
Positions Available:

39th Street Group Home
528-Part-Time Fri-4pm-12am, Sat 7am-7pm and Sunday 3pm-7pm
525 Full-Time Sat-Sun 8pm-8am and Mon-Tues 4pm-12am
526 Full-Time Sat-Sun 8am-8pm and Wed-Thur 4pm-12am

Salary
$10 per hour

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment
Posted 2025-08-20

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