DSP II - Floater: Flexible Shifts and Impactful Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Denton is hiring a Direct Support Professional II - Floater to join a residential care team. You will provide direct care, daily living support, and participate in individualized training programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities across multiple homes.

The role offers morning, evening, and night shifts, potential additional pay for evenings/weekends, and requires a valid Texas driver's license. Telework is not available for this posting.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent, or previous employment experience.
• Preferred: 6 months of work experience.
• Experience in writing reports.
• Experience in behavior programs for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities.
• Experience in working with people who have mental health/intellectual developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly and follows shift schedules.
• Implements habilitation, 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 and reports signs of illness or adverse reactions and documents observations.
• Provides transportation assistance for activities or emergencies.

Skills

Speak and read English

Decision making under pressure

Emergency response

Body mechanics and lifting

Care techniques knowledge

Effective communication and coaching

Teamwork

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Denton is hiring a Direct Support Professional II - Floater to join a residential care team. You will provide direct care, daily living support, and participate in individualized training programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities across multiple homes.

The role offers morning, evening, and night shifts, potential additional pay for evenings/weekends, and requires a valid Texas driver's license. Telework is not available for this posting.