Direct Support Prof

Minimum Starting Hourly Rate: $16.48

Maximum Starting Hourly Rate
- Dependent on Qualifications Benefits Health Dental Vision Life  Insurance Generous Paid Time Off - 7.69 hrs. per pay period
10 Observed Company Paid Holidays8 Hours Annual Volunteer Time Off Retirement Plan w/ 6% Employer Contribution Employee Assistance Program GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Direct Support Professional staff provides direct care services and supports to persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Duties consist of quality interaction and support of individuals in all activities of daily living, personal care, routine housekeeping, cooking, shopping, skills training and community integration.

Settings in which services are provided include community (public) settings, individuals home, nursing facilities and center-operated Individual Skills and Socialization/Day Habilitation training sites.

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) habilitative and rehabilitative care work with individuals who have developmental disabilities. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The assigned shift will generally be M-W 8am-4pm, Th 12pm-9 pm, F 9am-4pm; however shifts may vary and include week/weekend day or evening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Service Delivery Provides direct care, meaningful activities and skills training to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as outlined in the Person Directed Plan, Individual Plan of Care and Implementation Plan. This may include assisting individuals with hygiene and personal care.

As a member of the service planning team, provides input regarding individuals service participation and progress towards goals.

Provides transportation for individuals based on identified service and support needs.

Assists in the implementation of behavior support plan, as determined by Licensed Behavior Analyst.

Health and Safety Provides direct supervision of self-administration of medications, or administers medication in accordance with Physician’s orders and as delegated by R.N.Observes individual for signs and symptoms of disease, injury, reaction to medications, behavioral changes, or other conditions that warrant intervention. Report significant changes in individual’s physical conditions or behavior to provider nurse, behavior support specialist, program supervisor, or in emergency situations, 911.Utilizes

approved techniques from Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) training to manage aggressive behavior among individuals, and provide intervention to ensure that individuals are protected from harm or injury.

Documentation Required to register as a provider in Texas Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). Must complete EVV visit documentation through the EVV portal at the time of service delivery as required by Texas Medicaid.

Completes progress notes and service logs within timelines specified by division policy.

Completes behavior data cards for clients with a behavior support plan.

All documentation must meet billing guidelines for the individual’s specific program (ex. Home and Community-based Services, General Revenue, Texas Home Living, PASRR).Completes incident reports within the time frames specified by the center.

Responds to inquiries or directives from division staff tasked with data management and quality assurance. All inquiries should be responded to within 1 business day, unless a shorter timeline is required due to state reporting of encounter data or billing. This includes data in both the center’s Electronic Health Records (EHR) and the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV).Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the work day hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program’s processes. Professional Development
- Successfully complete training required to maintain skill competency and cross training to ensure consistency across program procedures. Complete continuing education as required by professional standards and the Center.

Frequent daily driving within the catchment area is required.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Experience/Education/Licensing/Certification High School diploma or GED.
6 months experience working with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities preferred (or is this…