Direct Support Professional IV-Lead​/Charge

Career Opportunities:
Direct Support Professional IV-Lead/Charge (18806)

Posting 18806 - Posted
07/09/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
- Unit 4 - Residential Care
- Healthcare Support
- Abilene State Supported Living Center
- Not Eligible for Telework - Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (4) - $3000 - $4999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Direct Support Professional IV-Lead/Charge

Job Title:

DSP IV Lead/Charge DSP
Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm
Department:
Unit 4 - Residential Care
Posting Number: 18806
Closing Date: 08/08/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $4,094.50-$5,094.16
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-16

Shift: Evening
Additional

Shift: Days (First);
Evenings (Second);
Nights (Third);
Weekends
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Abilene State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: ABILENE

Job Location Address: 2501 MAPLE ST
Other Locations:
Abilene
MOS Codes:
No military equivalent

Come work in an environment where we truly 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. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

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.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) IV, Lead/Charge DSP, performs advanced (senior-level) habilitative and rehabilitative care work with individuals who have developmental disabilities at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). For the assigned home and shift, the Lead/Charge DSP coordinates habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs with individuals specifically related to the individual’s goals and programs. Assigns staff properly to provide supervision and support to an individual or group of individuals in accordance with levels of supervision and ensures staff are meaningfully engaged with individuals according to their plans.

Ensures efficient operation and safety of the home through direct supervision of assigned staff and maintenance of daily documentation requirements. For their own assigned individual or group of individuals, performs direct care and support services to individuals and completes required documentation. Provides on-the-job training and mentorship to new DSPs. Documents and communicates progress to the designated supervisor. Coaches and leads all DSP staff on their assigned duties.

Provides modeling, guidance, and support to DSP staff to build capacity. Train, coaches and leads staff on the procedures related to unusual incidents, evacuations procedures, outings, infection control, and reporting maintenance issues. Serves as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Performs other duties as assigned such as performing the duties of the Home Supervisor in their absence. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent…