DSP IV Lead​/Charge DSP

Date:
Jul 28, 2026

Location:

BRENHAM, TX

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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.

• 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 administrative and professional staff.
• Ensure that the home is maintained as a safe and sanitary living environment for individuals.
• Plans, assigns and supervises work of others.
• Provides assistance in transporting of individuals going on scheduled activities…