DSP IV Lead​/Charge DSP

Career Opportunities: DSP IV Lead/Charge DSP (19463)

Posting 19463
-Posted
07/28/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Fannin - Residential Care

- Healthcare Support

- Brenham State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (4) -b. $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.

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Functional

Title:

DSP IV Lead/Charge DSP

Job Title:

DSP IV Lead/Charge DSP
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Fannin - Residential Care
Posting Number:19463
Closing Date:08/27/2026
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:Regular Night
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:

Brenham State Supported Living Center
Job Location City:BRENHAM
Job Location Address:4001 S HWY 36
Other Locations:None
MOS Codes: No military equivalent

Brief

Job Description:

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!

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) IV serves as home supervisor appointed by and responsible to the Bonded Group Home Director. The home supervisor 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. The home supervisor performs administrative and programming duties that include supervising and evaluating direct care staff within the unit.

The home supervisor may delegate portions of these responsibilities and sufficient authority for fulfillment but may not relinquish overall responsibility for results. The home supervisor is also responsible for quality active treatment and operation of the unit. The home supervisor may be asked to assume the duties of the Bonded Group Home Director in his/her absence. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Will serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Arranges work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and staff/individual ratios.
• Monitors/documents individual participation/progression for effective communication with other staff.
• Ensure efficient delivery of care, training, and support activities on the unit through supervision of activities and work behaviors or assigned employees.
• Attends meetings, serves on committee, and performs other specific tasks when directed by the Bonded Group Home Director.
• Ensures programming and care of all assigned individuals through periodic planning sessions with…