Senior Direct Support Professional IV – Residential Lead

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% for full-time)

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin is seeking a Direct Support Professional IV-SES to supervise and support residents at the New Horizons-Residential Care unit. The DSP IV-SES ensures care, training and activities are carried out in the assigned home with supervision of staff.

The position emphasizes quality active treatment, safety, and effective communication, with opportunities for additional pay for evenings, nights, weekends, and maximum security locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years’ experience in this field.
• Experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly and may work a specific shift schedule with overtime.
• Arranges work schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Monitors and documents individual participation for effective communication.
• Ensures care, training and support activities on the unit are delivered.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin is seeking a Direct Support Professional IV-SES to supervise and support residents at the New Horizons-Residential Care unit. The DSP IV-SES ensures care, training and activities are carried out in the assigned home with supervision of staff.

The position emphasizes quality active treatment, safety, and effective communication, with opportunities for additional pay for evenings, nights, weekends, and maximum security locations.