DSP V - Home Supervisor

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.

Benefits details are available on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

DSP V - Home Supervisor
Job Title: Direct Support Professional V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Timber hill - Residential Care
Posting Number: 12929
Closing Date: 04/20/2026
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: Regular Night
Additional Shift: Days (First);
Evenings (Second);
Nights (Third);
Weekends
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:

Denton State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: DENTON
Job Location Address: 3980 STATE SCHOOL RD
Other Locations: Denton
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. It may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) V, Home Supervisor, performs highly advanced (senior level) work overseeing the daily operations and delivery of quality programs and services provided on the assigned home at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC).

Responsibilities include:

• Arrange work schedules to ensure adequate supervision/coverage based upon levels of supervision and levels of direct care of individuals served.
• Provide leadership to, and plan, assign and supervise the activities of DSPs on the home. Perform supervisory functions such as hiring, training, coaching, time and leave accounting, and promoting professional growth.
• Model for and coach DSP IV “Charge” staff to build their supervisory and leadership skills; monitor habilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, mealtime coordination, and other plans for each shift.
• Ensure care, treatment, training, and support activities are completed and documented; collaborate with other disciplines.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and support to staff to build capacity for working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Maintain a physical presence on the home to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions, infection control, health care needs, risk management, and quality of life for individuals.
• Ensure reporting and documentation of unusual incidents; engage staff in continuous quality improvement; identify areas for change and make recommendations to improve operations to the Unit Director.
• Guide DSP staff to implement program procedures, policies, and laws; attend meetings and prepare required reports.
• Supervise and evaluate staff, manage time entries in CAPPS, and support staff development plans.
• Train DSP IV “Charge” staff to manage each shift and monitor plans, documenting program activities with appropriate systems.
• Collaborate with other staff (QIDP,…