1 Direct Support Profess III-PNMP Coordinator Job in Corpus Christi, TX
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Direct Support Profess III-PNMP Coordinator
$61k-85k (estimate)
Full Time
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Health Human Services Comm is Hiring a Direct Support Profess III-PNMP Coordinator Near Corpus Christi, TX
Direct Support Profess III-PNMP COORDINATOR
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
The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
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!
The Physical Nutritional Management Plan Coordinator (PNMPC) works under the general supervision of the Habilitation Therapy Director or other designated staff based upon the needs of the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). The PNMP Coordinator provides oversight and guidance to services delivered to individuals by direct care staff in the areas of physical and nutritional management, oral and enteral eating, positioning, mobility, communication, and other related PNMP services. Conducts competency-based training of staff and mentors new staff. Monitors therapeutic activities, communicating problems and recommendation for improvement to Habilitation Therapy staff. Monitors the availability, condition, and proper use of assistive equipment and ensures appropriate availability and condition of PNMPC instructions and illustrations. Performs and leads the work of the others to perform duties including distribution of assignments, providing coaching to improve the quality of work and acts as an interface between direct support professionals and Habilitation Therapists. Trains, leads, mentors and guides others in the implementation of planned client therapy programs, and in the set up and preparation of equipment for therapeutic activities and ensures equipment is well functioning. Participates, and assists others to participate, in PNMP meetings and clinics, NMT (Nutritional Management Team) meetings, and PST/HST (Personal Support Team/Health Status Team) meetings. Maintains client records, ensures proper inventory levels, completes data system entry, ensures the distribution of Physical Nutritional Management Plans (PNMPs), in-services and other documentation under the direction of the Habilitation Therapists. Provides new employee orientation and refresher training as indicated and oversees the training of new employees with specific individuals served in lifting, mealtime procedures and other PNMP related activities/plans. Work hours are normally day or evening shifts with variable responsibility for night shift activities.
This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.
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
The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
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!
The Physical Nutritional Management Plan Coordinator (PNMPC) works under the general supervision of the Habilitation Therapy Director or other designated staff based upon the needs of the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). The PNMP Coordinator provides oversight and guidance to services delivered to individuals by direct care staff in the areas of physical and nutritional management, oral and enteral eating, positioning, mobility, communication, and other related PNMP services. Conducts competency-based training of staff and mentors new staff. Monitors therapeutic activities, communicating problems and recommendation for improvement to Habilitation Therapy staff. Monitors the availability, condition, and proper use of assistive equipment and ensures appropriate availability and condition of PNMPC instructions and illustrations. Performs and leads the work of the others to perform duties including distribution of assignments, providing coaching to improve the quality of work and acts as an interface between direct support professionals and Habilitation Therapists. Trains, leads, mentors and guides others in the implementation of planned client therapy programs, and in the set up and preparation of equipment for therapeutic activities and ensures equipment is well functioning. Participates, and assists others to participate, in PNMP meetings and clinics, NMT (Nutritional Management Team) meetings, and PST/HST (Personal Support Team/Health Status Team) meetings. Maintains client records, ensures proper inventory levels, completes data system entry, ensures the distribution of Physical Nutritional Management Plans (PNMPs), in-services and other documentation under the direction of the Habilitation Therapists. Provides new employee orientation and refresher training as indicated and oversees the training of new employees with specific individuals served in lifting, mealtime procedures and other PNMP related activities/plans. Work hours are normally day or evening shifts with variable responsibility for night shift activities.
This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.
Essential Job Functions:
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 and leads the work of direct support professionals to perform duties including providing daily work assignments, provides on-the-job training and coaching and communicates problems or issues to the Habilitation Therapy supervisor or designee.
Monitors all aspects of PNMP related programming, quality of implementation, and staff compliance and reports findings to QIDP, Unit RN, and HT to ensure continued effectiveness of programs.
Provides orientation, training and mentoring to new direct support professionals and refresher training to tenured staff. Oversees the training of new employees in topics such as lifting, mealtime procedures, and other PNMP related activities/plans demonstrating with specific individuals in accordance with their plans.
Provides competency-based training, coaching and mentoring to ensure direct care staff is well prepared and knowledgeable about activities outlined in the PNMPs to ensure Plans are carried out as prescribed.
Acts as an interface between direct support professionals and Therapists to ensure good communication of individual’s plans, needs and issues. Gives input into development of PNMPs for assigned individuals to meet needs agreed upon by the IDT.
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 and leads the work of direct support professionals to perform duties including providing daily work assignments, provides on-the-job training and coaching and communicates problems or issues to the Habilitation Therapy supervisor or designee.
Monitors all aspects of PNMP related programming, quality of implementation, and staff compliance and reports findings to QIDP, Unit RN, and HT to ensure continued effectiveness of programs.
Provides orientation, training and mentoring to new direct support professionals and refresher training to tenured staff. Oversees the training of new employees in topics such as lifting, mealtime procedures, and other PNMP related activities/plans demonstrating with specific individuals in accordance with their plans.
Provides competency-based training, coaching and mentoring to ensure direct care staff is well prepared and knowledgeable about activities outlined in the PNMPs to ensure Plans are carried out as prescribed.
Acts as an interface between direct support professionals and Therapists to ensure good communication of individual’s plans, needs and issues. Gives input into development of PNMPs for assigned individuals to meet needs agreed upon by the IDT.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of rehabilitative programs for individuals with developmental disabilities Knowledge of physical nutritional management plans. Knowledge of oral and enteral eating, positioning, mobility, communication, and other related PNMP services. Skill in the use of computers for data entry. Skill in training and coaching others to perform job duties. Ability to administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) once trained to do so. Ability to express ideas in writing with attention to spelling, grammar and organization. Ability to follow a series of oral directions. Ability to express ideas verbally in a clear and orderly fashion; Ability to establish and maintain rapport with co-workers and individuals served. Ability to collect, organize, and enter information into databases. Ability to provide assistance to clients in Habilitation Therapies. Ability to maintain flexibility in work schedule.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date, is preferred . Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date, is preferred . Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Initial Selection Criteria:
Experience in direct care work.
Experience in working with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Experience in writing reports preferred
Experience in direct care work.
Experience in working with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Experience in writing reports preferred
Additional Information:
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 OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.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.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. 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.
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 OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.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.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. 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.
MOS Code:
There are no Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position.
All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
There are no Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position.
All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$61k-85k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/29/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/11/2024
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