Direct Support Professional II

Job Details

Direct Support Professional II
Agency:
Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Department:
Leon – Residential Care
Posting Number: 15924
Posting Date:
Apr 15, 2026
Closing Date: 07/14/2026
Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $3,047.58 – $4,149.83 per month
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12

Shift: Day (First);
Evening (Second);
Night (Third);
Weekends
Telework:
Not Eligible
Travel:
Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA:
Nonexempt
Facility:
Richmond State Supported Living Center

Job Location:

2100 Preston, Richmond, TX

Drivers licence is required. This position is available for morning, evening, and night shifts on multiple homes and may offer additional pay for work performed during evenings, nights, weekends, or at maximum‑security locations. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The Direct Support Professional II works as part of a team that helps individuals with intellectual disabilities achieve their goals through routine and emergency care, treatment, and training in various settings.

• Attend work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule, including rotating schedules, extended shifts, and overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Implement habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs with individuals related to their individualized programs.
• Teach life skills such as feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene to individuals.
• Participate in the development of the individual’s treatment plan.
• Observe individuals for signs and symptoms of disease, injury, reactions to medications, or other conditions warranting medical intervention and properly document observations.
• Report significant changes in individuals’ physical condition or behavior and record information as appropriate.
• Assist with the transport of individuals to scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed.
• Administer first aid to individuals as appropriate and attend to healthcare needs under 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 CPR in emergency interventions.
• Perform direct care and support services to individuals.
• Provide training/mentorship to new DSP I staff and/or volunteer to serve as a shift/team lead.
• Participate in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation as needed.

• Ability to speak and read English.
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgment in critical incidents.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of individual care techniques and developmental programs, or the ability to learn through training.
• Ability to provide individual care, administer first aid/CPR, perform Ukeru (upon training), 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 no later than 90 days after hire. Out-of-state drivers must provide an original certified driving record.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, Ukeru, and/or Safe Use of Restraint (SUR) is preferred.

• High School diploma or equivalent, or prior…