Direct Support Professional III

Career Opportunities: Direct Support Professional III (21495)

Posting ID 21495-Posted 09/14/2026- Health & Human Services Comm - Unit 2 - Residential Care - Healthcare Support - Lubbock State Supported Living Center - Not Eligible for Telework - Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (3) - b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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Functional Title: Direct Support Professional III
Job Title: Direct Support Profession III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Unit 2 - Residential Care
Posting Number: 21495
Closing Date: 12/13/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $3,649.83-$4,594.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14
Shift: Evening
Additional Shift: Days (First); Evenings (Second); Nights (Third)
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: Lubbock State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: LUBBOCK
Job Location Address: 3401 N UNIVERSITY AVE
Other Locations: Lubbock
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 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.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) III works as part of a team that helps people with intellectual disabilities achieve their goals. This includes routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for people with intellectual disabilities in various settings. Responsibilities can vary, and may include such duties as grooming, bathing, feeding, lifting and positioning, assisting with medication administration, observing and reporting individual’s conditions and behaviors, providing meaningful interactions with individuals, and participating in individualized training and/or active treatment programs for both males and females. The DSP documents information on the person’s life, such as things that occur throughout their daily schedule, how they respond to activities in the home, training, and unusual incidents. Completion of work requires use of simple and/or routine duties, while decision making is based on guidance that will be provided to you as you are prepared for the job and from other professional staff on your team. Work is in a team environment with guidance provided through supervision and training. Routinely assists other staff in performing work of greater complexity and provides guidance to new DSPs. Provides training/mentorship to new DSPs as part of the team. As assigned, serves as a shift/team lead when the DSP IV Lead/Charge is not on duty.

This position may be OR is required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Performs direct care and support services to individuals. Implements habilitation and rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention, mealtime plans, and treatment programs with individuals specifically related to the individual’s goals and programs. Encourages individuals to attend assigned activities and programs. Stays meaningfully engaged with individuals, providing ongoing activities that serve each individual’s preferences. Documents individual participation/progression for effective communication with other staff.

Utilizes active treatment to train skills such activities of daily living, supports individual goal achievement, and person-centered activities. Implements positive behavior support plans (PBSPs), crisis intervention plans (CIPs) and skills acquisition plans (SAPs) to teach new skills such as feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, and other skills which promote independence. Enters electronic information on the person’s life, such as things that occur throughout their daily schedule, how they respond to activities in the home, training, and unusual incidents.

Participates and supports the individual in the development of their person-centered treatment plans. Uses a person-centered approach to working with individuals. Provides feedback to the IDT on the individual’s progress toward acquiring new skills and achieving their goals. Documents issues with individuals/residents for effective communication with and follow up by other administrative and supervisory staff.

Attends to healthcare needs of individuals under supervision of medical personnel. Observes individuals for signs and symptoms of disease, injury, reactions to medications, or other conditions which warrant medical intervention and properly documents observations. Administers first aid to individuals, as appropriate. Reports significant changes in individuals’ physical conditions or behavior to designated personnel. Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in emergency interventions.

Provides assistance in the transporting of individuals going on scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed. Ensures they have the proper information about the trip and the needs of the individual(s) on the trip. Accompanies staff and individuals going on scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed.

Ensures that residents’ environment is free of safety hazards by correcting and reporting hazards. Ensures that the home is maintained as a safe and sanitary living environment for individuals by implementing infection control protocols. Ensures that individuals are free from physical and emotional harm. Models ongoing and respectful interaction with individuals. Follows proper procedures to report alleged or suspected Abuse, Neglect or Expl