Direct Support Specialist II

Texas Health and Human Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Corpus Christi is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. The role involves routine care, training, and reporting under supervision.

The DSP II will work mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed, with potential additional pay for evenings, nights, or weekends in some locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience writing reports is preferred.
• Experience in behavior programs for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly and adheres to shift schedules.
• Implements habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs.
• Provides grooming, bathing, feeding, and daily care to individuals, and documents observations.

Skills

English language

Decision making

Emergency response

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Corpus Christi is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. The role involves routine care, training, and reporting under supervision.

The DSP II will work mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed, with potential additional pay for evenings, nights, or weekends in some locations.