Direct Support Professional III

General Information

Functional

Title:

Direct Support Professional III

Job Title: Direct Support Professional III

Agency: Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Department: MH Series A

Posting Number: 17373

Closing Date: 08/27/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

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

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day (also available for Morning, Evening, Night shifts on multiple homes)

Telework: Not Eligible

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑exempt

Facility

Location:

Rio Grande State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: HARLINGEN

Job Location Address: 1401 S Rangerville Rd

Other

Location:

(None)

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) III works as part of a team that helps people with intellectual disabilities achieve their goals. Responsibilities can vary, and may include grooming, bathing, feeding, lifting and positioning, assisting with medication administration, observing and reporting individual’s conditions and behaviors, providing meaningful interactions with individuals, and participating in individualized training and/or active treatment programs for both males and females.

The DSP documents information on the person’s life, such as events throughout their daily schedule, how they respond to activities in the home, training, and unusual incidents. Completion of work requires use of simple or routine duties, while decision making is based on guidance that will be provided to the candidate and from other professional staff on the team. Work is in a team environment with guidance provided through supervision and training.

The DSP routinely assists other staff in performing work of greater complexity and provides guidance to new DSPs. Provides training/mentorship to new DSPs as part of the team. As assigned, serves as a shift/team lead when the DSP IV Lead/Charge is not on duty.

This position may or 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.

Performs direct care and support services to individuals. Implements habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, mealtime plans, and treatment programs with individuals specifically related to the individual’s goals and programs. Encourages individuals to attend assigned activities and programs. Stays meaningfully engaged with individuals, providing ongoing activities that serve each individual’s preferences. Documents individual participation/progression for effective communication with other staff.

Utilizes active treatment to train activities of daily living, supports individual goal achievement, and person-centered activities. Implements positive behavior support plans (PBSPs), crisis intervention plans (CIPs) and skills acquisition plans (SAPs) to teach new skills such as feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, and other skills which promote independence. Enters electronic information on the person’s life, such as events throughout their daily schedule, how they respond to activities in the home, training, and unusual incidents.

Participates and supports the individual in the development of their person-centered treatment plans. Uses a person-centered approach to working with individuals. Provides feedback to the IDT on the individual’s progress toward acquiring new skills and achieving their goals. Documents issues with…