Direct Support Pro II: Impactful Care & Growth

Texas A&M International; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Lubbock, TX, seeks a Direct Support Professional II to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple homes. This full-time role offers day, evening, and night shifts with potential extra pay for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, teaching life skills, monitoring health, and supporting daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, speak English.
• Experience in writing reports and basic documentation preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and follow supervisor guidance.

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly and follows assigned shift schedule.
• Implements habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, and treatment programs.
• Teaches life skills such as feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Participates in development of the individual’s treatment plan.
• Observes health changes and documents observations.
• Provides assistance with transportation for activities and emergencies.
• Administers first aid and attends to healthcare needs.

Skills

Speak and read English

Decision making

Emergency response

Mobility and lifting

Care techniques

First aid/CPR

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Lubbock, TX, seeks a Direct Support Professional II to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple homes. This full-time role offers day, evening, and night shifts with potential extra pay for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, teaching life skills, monitoring health, and supporting daily living activities.