Direct Support Prof. II (Overnight) Temporary Possible Permanent

At MHMR Concho Valley our mission is Working together to help people help themselves.

If you are serious about making a difference we guarantee youll love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley.

(Position is temporary possible permanent)

The Direct Support Professional II (DSP II) position is assigned a shift where the job requirements will involve training and support services for people with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The position requires work in a Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) group home. The Direct Support Professional II position is responsible for providing the following assistance to individuals: activities of daily living assistance (bathing dressing toileting dressing cooking laundry etc.) medical monitoring and medication distribution social skills training behavioral management skills training ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe living environment. Additional duties include general maintenance of Center vehicles (washing vacuuming refilling fuel) cleaning duties around the home and any other duties assigned by the HCS Supervisor or the IDD Community Services Program Manager. Services provided are to be delivered in a timely manner and accuracy of documentation is a requirement. The Direct Support Professional II position provides all services in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code for HCS & TxHmL and HHSC.

EDUCATION TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Position requires either a High School Diploma GED or 3 letters of reference and the completion of a MHMR Concho Valley competency test.
• Six (6) months experience in therapeutic work preferred.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Knowledge of behavioral direct support techniques as well as the ability to perform PMAB techniques.
• Skills to sufficiently administer CPR or First Aid in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of personal assistance techniques such as: assisting with eating bathing and toileting.
• Knowledge of turning and lifting techniques is required.
• Interpersonal skills for positive interactions with people served and co-workers are required.
• Skills necessary to read understand and act upon written material and verbal requests.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Texas Drivers License required.
• Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be insurable and remain insurable on Centers insurance.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

SHIFT

Monday through Friday 12A- 8A (Overnights)

BENEFITS

We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical dental and life insurance retirement and 457 plan other voluntary benefits vacation employee choice days sick time off and holidays. PROCEDURES

All applicants applying for positions at MHMRCV please select Apply on Company Site then follow the steps and attach resume.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

For questions please email.

Convictions related to any sexual assault aggravated assault drug related offense murder theft battery or any other crime involving personal injury; injury to a child elderly individual disabled individual or threat to another person; abandoning or endangering a child; and aiding suicide may make you ineligible for employment in positions in direct contact with consumers of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley. The names of all prospective employees are cleared through the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal. Ask the personnel office for further information. For insurance purposes driving records will be checked on all employees that are required to drive as stated in their position description. If an employee is determined to be uninsurable employment may be dismissed.

MHMR Concho Valley is a trauma informed organization dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe calm and secure environment with supportive care a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact recovery and trauma specific services and recovery-focused consumer-driven services that applies to all staff volunteers contracted providers and community partners. MHMR Concho Valley has made an implicit commitment to prevent and reduce suicide deaths among individuals served by the Center through applying the elements of safer suicide care outlined the Zero Suicide Framework (lead train identify engage treat transition improve).

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