Direct Support Professional

Overview

Lufkin State Supported Living Center Address: - 6844 US-69, Pollok, TX 75969 Schedule: - 12 positions for 6:00am - 2:30pm - 19 positions for 2:00pm - 10:30pm - 4 positions for 10:15pm - 6:15am Target Interview and Start Date: - Interviews between August 16-26 - Start Date: Sept. 1, 2022 Duties of Direct Care Professionals - Provide direct care of clients (emergency, health and personal care). - Provide therapeutic interactions with clients. - Monitor during meals and activities. - Monitor clients psychiatric symptoms or health state and document in records as needed. - Document Clients behaviors and interactions. - Performs other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager and/or Resident Specialist V. Job Requirements for all DSP candidates: - Must have valid Texas Drivers License (applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure) - Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent for PNAs - Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements - Must submit to HHSC required drug test (Relode provides) - Must submit to HHSC required fingerprinting (facility provides) - Must complete facility and HHSC required training (paid) - Minimum 6 month contract BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) 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 individual’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/CNA documents information on the person’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.

Qualifications

• High School/GED
• Valid Regular Driver License (DL) in Texas (TX)
• direct patient care (2+ years)

• How far away do you live from the Lufkin State Supported Living Facility? Address: 6844 US-69, Pollok, TX 75969

Company

A Texas State wide customer who has hundreds of programs and services that help more than 7 million Texans a month live better lives, and it’s their strong foundation of dedicated people who make it happen every single day. Vision: "Making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve." Mission: "Improving the health, safety and well-being of Texans with good stewardship of public resources."