Direct Support Prof I\Prog Spe\SIGN ON BONUS!!
Company: Texas State Job Bank
Location: Pollok
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Job/Position DescriptionDirect Support Professional I - Program
Specialist Starting salary of 1,962.84Come 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) I 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,
participating in individualized training and/or active treatment
programs for both males and females. The DSP I 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. This position 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.Assists persons served with training to teach
daily living and vocational skills.Provides behavior intervention
by following the recommended behavior intervention techniques to
ensure that persons served are protected from harm or injury due to
abuse/neglect, sexual incidents, serious injuries, or other sources
of immediate danger and pro
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