DSP V - Residential Coordinator

Overview

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.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

DSP V - Residential Coordinator
Job Title: Direct Support Professional V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Client Services Administration
Posting Number: 12824
Closing Date: 02/19/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-18
Salary Range: $4,381.12-$5,921.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Not specified
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:

Brenham State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: BRENHAM
Job Location Address: 4001 S HWY 36
Other Locations: Not specified
MOS Codes: No military equivalent

Brief

Job Description:

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 mostly mornings (8a - 5P). If assigned to a home temporarily, an alternate shift may be required.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Oversees the daily operations and delivery of quality programs and services provided on the assigned home. Arranges work schedules to ensure adequate supervision/coverage based upon levels of supervision and levels of direct care of individuals served. Makes daily adjustments to ensure coverage of the home, collaborating with other DSP Vs for the best interest of the SSLC as a whole.
• Provides leadership to, and plans, assigns and supervises the activities of DSPs on the home. Hires, trains, and promotes professional growth of assigned DSPs so that a competent workforce is maintained. Ensures that all assigned staff are compliant in training per agency and facility standards. Reviews essential job functions, performance expectations, coaches job performance, and provides supportive and constructive feedback. Conducts performance evaluations of assigned staff to give employees timely feedback on their performance and oversees staff development plans and activities.
  
  Ensures all staff are entering their time accurately into the CAPPS system to reflect leave earned/taken, reviewing and approving entries, as well as ensuring all direct reports certify their time entries on a monthly basis. Takes action to improve employee retention and reduce turnover.
• Trains and utilizes DSP IV “Charge” staff effectively to manage each shift. Ensures the DSP IV “Charge” effectively monitors habilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, mealtime coordination, and other plans. Models for and coaches DSP IV “Charge” staff to build their supervisory and leadership skills. Models how to teach and assist individuals with carrying out and documenting program plans, including using the electronic health record or other documentation system(s).
• Ensures that care, treatment, training, and…