Direct Support Professional III

4 weeks ago

San Antonio, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:

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 are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional III to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs with individuals specifically related to the individual's goals and programs.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge of individual care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs or to learn these through training.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
  • 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.
  • 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 train/mentor/coach others.
  • Ability to work effectively with others and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to master basic techniques of individual care and training.
  • Ability to be flexible in handling work assignments.
Working Conditions:

This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

Work is in a team environment with guidance provided through supervision and training.

May provide training/mentorship to new DSPs.

May volunteer or be designated to serve as a shift/team lead or 'Charge.'

The 'Charge' is responsible to ensure that care, treatment, training, and support activities are completed in the assigned home, including supervising and monitoring the activities of other direct support staff.

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