Direct Support Professional III

Date:
Jun 29, 2026

Location:

BRENHAM, TX

Position:
Direct Support Professional III (DSP III)

Shift: Regular Night

Salary Range: $3,649.83 - $4,594.50 per month

Facility:
Brenham State Supported Living Center, 4001 S HWY 36, BRENHAM

The Direct Support Professional III works as part of a team that assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their personal goals. The role involves routine care, behavior management, emergency response, documentation, and mentoring of newer staff.

• Provide direct care and support services, including grooming, bathing, feeding, lifting, positioning, and medication administration.
• Monitor and report individuals’ health status, behavior changes, and incidents to supervising staff.
• Implement habilitation and rehabilitation programs, positive behavior support plans, crisis intervention plans, and skills acquisition plans.
• Document individuals’ participation, progress, and any unusual incidents in electronic systems.
• Assist with transportation to scheduled activities and emergency situations.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary living environment and enforce infection control protocols.
• Respond to emergencies, including administration of first aid and CPR.
• Serve as shift or team lead when the DSP IV Lead/Charge is absent.
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to new DSPs.
• Participate in emergency response and continuity of operations activities as required.

• Attend work regularly and comply with assigned shift schedules, with possible overtime, rotating shifts, and weekend/holiday work.
• Implement individual care plans, behavior management, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Use positive behavior support plans, crisis intervention plans, and skills acquisition plans to teach daily living skills.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of care, observations, and incidents.
• Support individuals’ person‑centered treatment plans and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Observe individuals for medical or behavioral changes and report significant findings.
• Provide emergency care, including first aid and CPR, as needed.
• Assist with transportation and ensure individuals have the necessary information and safe travel.
• Prevent and manage safety hazards, enforce infection control, and follow abuse reporting procedures.
• Evacuate individuals during emergencies and complete required documentation.
• Maintain HHSC competency, training, and development standards.
• Assist or lead in disaster response, COOP activation, or other emergency activities.

• Knowledge of individual care techniques and developmental programs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision‑making and good judgment during critical incidents.
• Ability to remain calm and react quickly in emergencies.
• Proficiency in proper body mechanics, posture, and lifting techniques.
• Ability to provide first aid, CPR, Ukeru, and Safe Use of Restraint (SUR).
• Ability to train, mentor, or coach others.
• Team‑work skills and flexibility in handling assignments.

• Required:
  
  Certified CPR, First Aid, Ukeru, and/or Safe Use of Restraint (SUR).
• Out‑of‑state driver’s license must be provided with an original certified driving record.

• High School diploma, GED, or 6 months of work experience.

• Six (6) months of experience working with individuals who have mental health/intellectual developmental disabilities.
• Experience as a DSP.
• Experience implementing behavior programs for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities.
• Experience writing reports.

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks.
• Males aged 18–25 must register with the Selective Service.
• All employees are subject to random drug testing.
• Flexibility in work hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.