Direct Support Professional IV Supervisor

4 weeks ago

Mexia, Texas, United States Health & Human Services Comm Full time
Job Description:

As a Home Supervisor for the Health & Human Services Comm, you will oversee the care and support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a state-supported living center. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to ensure the well-being and safety of our residents.

Your responsibilities will include supervising and evaluating direct care staff, ensuring quality active treatment and operation of the unit, and performing administrative and programming duties. You will also be responsible for arranging work schedules, monitoring individual participation and progression, and ensuring efficient delivery of care and support activities.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of individual care techniques, treatment, therapy, and developmental programs. You will also need to be able to work effectively with others and as a member of a team.

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Attend work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
  • May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
  • Arrange work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and staff/individual ratios.
  • Monitor/document individual participation/progression for effective communication with other staff.
  • Ensure efficient delivery of care, training, and support activities on the unit through supervision of activities and work behaviors or assigned employees.
  • Attend meetings, serves on committee, and performs other specific tasks when directed by the Unit Director, Administrative Assistant, Director of Home Life, ADoP, or facility Director.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to make decisions and uses good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.
  • Ability to demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting techniques.
  • Strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Safety Utilization of Restraint (SUR) techniques to restrain and prevent harm to that individual or others until the harmful/violent behavior subsides.
  • Ability to master basic techniques of individual care and training.
  • Ability to be flexible in handling work assignments.
  • Knowledge of individual care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs.
  • Knowledge of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) standards.
  • Ability to provide individual care, to administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to conduct Safety Utilization of Restraint (SUR), to communicate effectively, and to train others.
  • Ability to work effectively with others and as a member of a team.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date, is preferred.

Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Initial Selection Criteria:

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Two (2) years' experience working in the field related to this position (working with people with developmental and/or physical disabilities).

Experience in a supervisory role.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

Males between the ages of must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to Random drug testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.

The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

MOS Code:

There are no Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position.

All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.

For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.

If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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