Direct Support Professional II - Denton

Direct Support Professional II

Job Title:

Direct Support Professional II
Agency:
Health and Human Services Commission
Department:
Timber hill – Residential Care
Posting Number: 9738

Denton, TX – Denton State Supported Living Center
3980 State School Rd, Denton, TX

Salary Range: $3,047.58 – $4,149.83 per month (Texas A-12)
Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day (Morning, Evening, Night shifts available on multiple homes)
Telework:
Not eligible
Travel:
Up to 5%
Work Type:
Full-time, Regular, Non-exempt

The Direct Support Professional II works as part of a team providing routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a campus-based setting. Responsibilities include grooming, bathing, feeding, monitoring health conditions, observing and reporting behaviors, and participating in individualized training programs. The role may involve driving a state-owned vehicle and providing mentorship to new DSPs.

• Attend work regularly, following assigned shift schedule and accommodating rotating or extended shifts as needed.
• Implement habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, and treatment programs tailored to individual needs.
• Teach life skills such as feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Participate in the development of individual treatment plans.
• Observe individuals for signs of disease, injury, medication reactions, or other medical indications and document observations accurately.
• Report significant changes in physical condition or behavior and record information as appropriate.
• Assist with transportation of individuals for scheduled activities and in emergency situations.
• Provide meaningful interactions and active participation in individualized training or active treatment programs.
• Receive training/mentorship to new DSPs and/or volunteer as shift/team lead when required.
• Drive a state‑owned vehicle when required.

• Position may be eligible for additional pay for evenings, nights, and/or weekends.
• Position may also be eligible for additional pay for work performed at maximum security locations.