What are the responsibilities and job description for the IDD Direct Support Professional position at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services?
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in supporting people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) of all ages realize their full potential and participate within their community. DSP work goes well beyond caregiving to include:
- Teaching life skills
- Helping individuals maintain a safe living environment
- Assisting with money management, independent living skills, social skills and other routine needs
- Providing transportation to social outings, doctor appointments and other activities
- Documenting services
- Establishing a safe and trusting relationship with clients
- And more
DSPs may work in family or individual homes, various community sites, vocational and day programs, and other locations. This is determined by the unique needs and preferences of the individuals the DSP supports.
We are looking for candidates who are skilled at independent problem solving, decision making, behavioral assessment and prevention, and teaching new skills.
If you are a caring and dependable person who loves to help others, please apply to join our team!
Location: Guadalupe and Caldwell Counties
Salary: $14.06 – $18.81/hr
Applicable Differentials:
Up to $2.00/hour – previous experience at a community center in a 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:
– Monthly Service Delivery Bonus Opportunities
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions
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.
Closing Date
Salary : $29,244 - $39,124
