Trauma-Informed IDD Caregiver | Full-Time

Texas Panhandle Mental Health; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Low-cost healthcare

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Texas Panhandle Centers in Amarillo, TX is seeking an IDD Caregiver (1201) to provide trauma-informed care to adults with IDD across the Amarillo service area. This full-time role supports a compassionate, multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include direct care, transportation, assisting with daily living skills and meals, distributing medications, and completing documentation within 48 hours, while maintaining professional communication and adherence to the Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 12 college credits OR ABLE score indicating 8th grade reading level.
• Experience assisting in arts, crafts, music, education, recreation, vocational therapy, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with insurable driving record.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethical and professional communications using trauma-informed language.
• Provide supervision and care to clients with IDD.
• Perform direct care services and clerical duties for IDD program attendees.
• Provide transportation, assist with meals, toileting, medication distribution, and escort to activities.
• Complete documentation within 48 hours and meet productivity standards.
• Be accountable for assigned property and follow the supervisor’s direction and code of conduct.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Direct care

Documentation

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework (12 credits) OR ABLE score

Experience in arts/music/education/recreation/vocational/therapies

Job description

Texas Panhandle Centers in Amarillo, TX is seeking an IDD Caregiver (1201) to provide trauma-informed care to adults with IDD across the Amarillo service area. This full-time role supports a compassionate, multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include direct care, transportation, assisting with daily living skills and meals, distributing medications, and completing documentation within 48 hours, while maintaining professional communication and adherence to the Code of Conduct.