Direct Support Professional II

Direct Support Professional II – Texas Health and Human Services

Location:

Lubbock, TX – Lubbock State Supported Living Center, 3401 N University Ave. (Facility location)

Posting Number: 12556 | Closing Date: 03/10/2026 | Salary Range: $3,047.58 – $4,149.83 monthly (TEXAS-A-12)

Shift: Day (additional shifts:
Evening (second), Night (third)). Telework:
Not eligible. Travel: up to 5%. Regular/Temporary:
Regular. Full Time/Part Time:
Full time. FLSA:
Non‑exempt.

This position is available for Morning, Evening and Night shifts on multiple homes. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) II works as part of a team that helps people with intellectual disabilities achieve their goals, including routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for people with intellectual disabilities in various settings.

Responsibilities include grooming, bathing, feeding, observing and reporting individual’s conditions and behaviors, providing meaningful interactions with individuals, participating in individualized training and active treatment programs, documenting information, and more. May provide training/mentorship to new DSPs and/or volunteer to serve as a shift/team lead. Position may require driving a state‑owned vehicle.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may work specific shift schedules, rotating schedules, extended shifts and/or overtime.
• Implements habilitation and 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 which warrant medical intervention and properly documents observations.
• Reports significant changes in the individual’s physical condition or behavior and records information on individuals 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 disaster response and/or continuity of operations plan (COOP) activation.

• 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 situation.
• Ability to demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of individual care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs or the ability to learn through training.
• Ability to provide individual care, administer first aid and/or CPR, perform Ukeru (once trained), and conduct Safe Use of Restraint (SUR).
• Ability to communicate effectively and to train/mentor/coach others.
• Ability to work effectively with others and as a member of a team.

Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it within 90 days after hire date is preferred. Applicants with an out‑of‑state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from their state of licensure. Certification in CPR, First Aid, Ukeru, and/or Safe Use of Restraint (SUR) is preferred.

• High School diploma or equivalent, or previous employment experience.
• 6 months of work experience.
• Experience in writing reports.
• Experience in behavior programs for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities.
• Experience in working with people who have mental health/intellectual developmental disabilities.

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal…