216 Direct Service Professional

West Texas Centers MHMR; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Generous personal time off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

West Texas Centers MHMR is seeking Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals in four-bed residential settings or Vo-Tech Centers. The role focuses on helping clients achieve independence through residential services, day habilitation, and community supports.

Positions may involve rotating schedules and independent work. A High School Diploma or GED, or 3 references, plus a WTC competency test, are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 3 letters of reference.
• Must be proficient in reading and writing.
• Valid Driver's license, vehicle insurance and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting as needed.
• Provide lifting, repositioning, and transferring assistance safely and respectfully.
• Deliver personal care in the least intrusive manner possible.

Skills

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

West Texas Centers is seeking highly motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Service Professionals (DSPs).

We offer flexible schedules, a rewarding work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health insurance, Paid holidays, Generous personal time off (PTO),Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Direct Service Professional (DSP) typically works in a four-bed HCS residential setting or Vo-Tech Center, providing direct services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). DSPs assist individuals in achieving their highest level of independence through residential services, day habilitation, and community supports in accordance with HHSC, HCS, TxHmL, and Performance Contract Standards.

This position may require rotating schedules, flexible hours, and independent work. The DSP reports directly to the immediate supervisor.

Assist consumers with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting as needed, provide lifting, repositioning, and transferring assistance safely and respectfully, Deliver personal care in the least intrusive manner possible.

Position requires either a High School Diploma, GED, or 3 letters of reference and the completion of a WTC competency test. Must be proficient in reading and writing. **Letters of reference must be from individuals who have no family relation to the applicant. Valid Driver's license, vehicle insurance and background check.