Direct Support Professional - Full-Time and Part-Time 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift and Weekends

Direct Support Professional II (21024) Posting ID 21024 -Posted 09/09/2026 - Health & Human Services Comm - Unit 1 - Res Care - Cottages - Healthcare Support - El Paso State Supported Living Center - Not Eligible for Telework - Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (4) - b. $Functional Title: Direct Support Professional II
Job Title: Direct Support Professional II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Unit 1 - Res Care - Cottages
Healthcare Support
Shift: Evening
Additional Shift: Days (First); Evenings (Second); Nights (Third); Weekends
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Facility Location: El Paso State Supported Living Center
Job Location Address: 6700 DELTA DR
MOS Codes: No military equivalent
Brief Job Description: 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 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
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.
Teaches life skills such as feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene to individuals.
Observes individuals for signs and symptoms of disease, injury, reactions to medications, or other conditions which warrant medical intervention and properly documents observations.
Provides assistance in the transporting of individuals going on scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed.
Attends to healthcare needs of individuals under supervision of medical personnel.
Evacuates individuals in the event of a fire, natural disaster, emergency situation, or drill.
Performs direct care and support services to individuals.
May provide training/mentorship to new DSP Is and/or volunteer to serve as a shift/team lead.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to speak and read English
Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency situation.
Knowledge of individual care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs or to learn these through training.
Ability to provide individual care, to administer first aid and/or CPR, to perform Ukeru (once trained), and to conduct Safe Use of Restraint (SUR).
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
High School diploma or equivalent, or previous employment experience.
6 months of work experience.
Experience in writing reports.
Experience in behavior programs for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities.
Experience in working with people who have mental health/intellectual developmental disabilities.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18 - 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans : Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions .
ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Telework Disclaimer: This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

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