IDD Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) delivers comprehensive care services to individuals in the PASRR program with developmental disabilities, supporting them in achieving their highest level of independence in daily living activities.

The DSP is responsible for working with individuals who may exhibit physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges that impact their interactions with their environment and others. Key responsibilities include teaching and modeling adaptive behaviors, fully implementing individualized training programs, assisting with activities of daily living, effectively communicating with individuals served, and accurately documenting observations and services provided. DSP’s will help ensure individuals have access to all necessary resources and support.

All services must comply with HHSC state guidelines and the performance contract. The DSP is expected to stay current with all required training, maintain the flexibility to work variable hours to ensure adequate coverage, and adapt to working in diverse settings and counties as needed. Service delivery may occur in various environments, including nursing facilities or other designated community locations.

Location: Williamson and Burnet Counties

Salary: $14.06 – $18.81/hr

Applicable Differentials:

Up to $2.00/hour – previous Community Center Experience in similar role

$1.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS

$0.75/hour – Bilingual

$1.00/hour – Career Ladder Specialty

Why join our team?

BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.

Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.

Retirement Plans:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.

Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition.

Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.

Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.

Additional Perks:
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions

Williamson and Burnet Counties

Burnet County, Williamson County

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Must have and maintain current driver’s license and driving record and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment. Must be able to pass and maintain background checks.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous lived or paid experience as a direct support staff. Previous paid experience provided support to individuals with cognitive or physical impairments. Bachelor’s degree in a health or other human services field. Bilingual in Spanish or ASL.

$29,244 - 39,124/year

Open until filled