Direct Support Professional II

6 days ago

Abilene, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:

This position is available for Morning, Evening and Night shifts on multiple homes.


This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.


We value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.


The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.


The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.


The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees, including excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity, and participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.


We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Direct Support Professional II.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Provide routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for people with intellectual disabilities in various settings.
  • Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, bathing, and feeding.
  • Observe and report individual's conditions and behaviors.
  • Participate in individualized training and/or active treatment programs.
  • Document information on the person's life, including daily schedules, responses to activities, and unusual incidents.

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.
  • Implement habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs with individuals.
  • Teach life skills, such as feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene, to individuals.
  • Participate in the development of the individual's treatment plan.
  • Observe individuals for signs and symptoms of disease, injury, reactions to medications, or other conditions which warrant medical intervention and properly document observations.
  • Report significant changes in individual's physical condition or behavior and records information on individuals as appropriate.
  • Provide assistance in the transporting of individuals going on scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed.
  • Administer first aid to individuals as appropriate.
  • Attend to healthcare needs of individuals under supervision of medical personnel.
  • Evacuate individuals in the event of a fire, natural disaster, emergency situation, or drill.
  • Prevent or manage aggressive behavior among individuals and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in emergency interventions.
  • Perform direct care and support services to individuals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Ability to speak and read English.
  • Ability to make decisions and use good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency situation.
  • Ability to demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting techniques.
  • Knowledge of individual care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs or to learn these through training.
  • Ability to provide individual care, to administer first aid and/or CPR, to perform Ukeru (once trained), and to conduct Safe Use of Restraint (SUR).
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to train/mentor/coach others.
  • Ability to work effectively with others and as a member of a team.

Working Conditions:


This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.


The work environment is a team-based setting with guidance provided through supervision and training.

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