Direct Support Professional III

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:

Direct Support Professional III

Job Title: Direct Support Profession III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Unit 3 - Residential Care

Posting Number: 12558

Closing Date: 03/10/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Personal Care and Services

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14

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

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Regular Night

Additional Shift: Nights (Third);
Evenings (Second)

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:

Lubbock State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: LUBBOCK

Job Location Address: 3401 N UNIVERSITY AVE

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: No military equivalent

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.

• Work as part of a team that helps people with intellectual disabilities achieve their goals, providing routine and emergency care, treatment, and training.
• Perform routine care duties such as grooming, bathing, feeding, lifting and positioning, assisting with medication administration, observing and reporting individual’s conditions and behaviors.
• Provide meaningful interactions with individuals and participate in individualized training and/or active treatment programs for both males and females.
• Document information on the person’s life, including daily schedule, responses to activities, training, and unusual incidents.
• Implement habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs related to the individual's goals and programs.
• Teach life skills such as feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene to individuals.
• Assist in the development of the individual's treatment plan.
• Observe individuals for signs and symptoms of disease, injury, medication reactions, or other conditions requiring medical intervention and properly document observations.
• Report significant changes in the individual's physical condition or behavior and record information on individuals as appropriate.
• Assist in transporting individuals to scheduled activities and in emergency situations as needed.
• Administer first aid to individuals as appropriate.
• Attend to healthcare needs of individuals under the supervision of medical personnel.
• Evacuate individuals in the event of a fire, natural disaster, emergency situation, or drill.
• Prevent or manage aggressive behavior among individuals and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in emergency interventions.
• Perform direct care and support services to individuals.
• Provide training/mentorship to new DSPs when required.
• Volunteer or be designated to serve as a shift/team lead of “Charge”, ensuring active and efficient care, training, and support for individuals.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary living environment for individuals, supervise…