Direct Support Professional
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
528-Part-Time Fri-4pm-12am, Sat 7am-7pm and Sunday 3pm-7pm
507 12A-8A M-F 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
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