No experience required; training provided.
Avid and its affiliated organizations have been serving the IDD population in the ICF and HCS programs for over 35 years. We value our relationships and foster a family environment.
Direct Support Professionals monitor, interact and assist residents with and help achieve daily needs, skills and goals. Provide Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) supports to individuals receiving supports through the Home and Community Based Services program (HCS) by providing person centered activities related to acquiring, retaining, or improving self-help skills and adaptive skills necessary to live successfully in the community and participate in home and community life . The DSP monitors for the health and safety of the persons served and completes required documents daily. Ensures persons served receive medications as prescribed; provides appropriate supervision of the persons served as indicated by their program plans; prepares/ assists in ensuring the persons served consume healthy and nutritious meals as indicated by their plan requirement and provide needed/required assistance in completing daily hygiene activities, and socialization skills.
Paid orientation and training provided; including CPR and SAMA certification training.
Requirements -
Current valid Texas driver's license, High School Diploma or Equivalent, Basic computer skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Cypress, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person