Direct Support Professional II

Date:
May 1, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Functional

Title:

Direct Support Professional II

Job Title: Direct Support Professional II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Sunrise - Residential Care

Posting Number: 16574

Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $3,047.58 - $4,149.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: 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:

Austin State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 2203 W 35TH ST

MOS Codes: No military equivalent

This position is available for Morning, Evening, and Night shifts across multiple homes. It may be eligible to earn additional pay for work during evenings, nights, weekends, and maximum security locations. The role involves routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include grooming, bathing, feeding, observing and reporting individual conditions, providing meaningful interactions, and participating in individualized training and active treatment programs.

The DSP documents daily activities, responses to activities, training, and unusual incidents. Work is performed in a team environment with supervision and training. The position may require driving a state-owned vehicle.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or a rotating schedule, extended shift, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Implements habilitation, rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs with individuals.
• Teaches life skills such as feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene to individuals.
• Participates in the development of the individual’s treatment plan.
• Observes individuals for signs and symptoms of disease, injury, reactions to medications, or other conditions, and properly documents observations.
• Reports significant changes in individuals’ physical condition or behavior and records information as appropriate.
• Provides assistance in transporting individuals to scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed.
• Administers first aid to individuals as appropriate.
• Attends to healthcare needs of individuals under supervision of medical personnel.
• Evacuates individuals in the event of a fire, natural disaster, emergency situation, or drill.
• Prevents or manages aggressive behavior among individuals and administers CPR in emergency interventions.
• Performs direct care and support services to individuals.
• May provide training/mentorship to new DSPs and/or volunteer to serve as a shift/team lead.
• Other duties as assigned, including participating in disaster response and/or recovery or COOP activation, may require an alternate shift pattern and/or location.

• 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…