What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional II (Nursing) position at CONCHO VALLEY CENTER FOR HUMAN ADVANCEMENT?
At MHMR Concho Valley, our mission is “Working together to help people help themselves.”
If you are serious about making a difference, we guarantee you will love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley.
MHMR Concho Valley - MHMRCV (Concho Valley Center For Human Advancement) has an open position.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Direct Support Professional II (Nursing) works an 8-5 p.m. shift at the Center and is under the direct supervision of the IDD Community Services Program Manager. Specific job duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating/scheduling medical, psychiatric and dental appointments for consumers in the HCS, TxHmL and GR programs; coordinating nursing appointments; transports and attends medical appointments, Urgent Care, and ER visits. The DSP II will assist nurses with non-billable activities and perform any other tasks delegated by nurses or the IDD Community Services Program Director. The Direct Support Professional may be included in the on‑call rotation and will be responsible for fulfilling all on‑call duties as assigned. The Direct Support Professional II (Nursing) may also be required to provide support in group home settings, as needed. The Direct Support Professional II (Nursing) provides all services in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code and Provider Billing Guidelines for HCS and TxHmL as required by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited High School or G.E.D certificate issued in accordance with the Texas law. Some college work preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid Texas driver’s license and must be insurable on the Center’s insurance. No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, must have proof of current liability insurance.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Two (2) years work experience preferred in the field of Intellectual and & Developmental Disabilities. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Ability to work independently, to organize work efficiently, and to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with professional personnel; to prepare reports and makes recommendations for administrative use. Knowledge of computer operation, computer applications and willingness to learn new applications. Ability to develop productive relationships with individuals and families that focus on individualized specific outcomes. Ability to effectively supervise and maintain staff.
Certification in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB). Other training and/or certification deemed necessary by TXMHMR or this Center.
SALARY: $2253 Monthly
DEPT: 5400
SHIFT: Full-time; Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
BENEFITS: We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement and 457 plan, other voluntary benefits, vacation, employee choice days, sick time off and holidays.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants apply for positions at MHMRCV, please select "Apply on Company Site", then follow the steps and attach resume.
For questions, please email Jobs@mhmrcv.org.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
Convictions related to any sexual assault, aggravated assault, drug related offense, murder, theft, battery, or any other crime involving personal injury; injury to a child, elderly individual, disabled individual, or threat to another person; abandoning or endangering a child; and aiding suicide, may make you ineligible for employment in positions, in direct contact with consumers of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley. The names of all prospective employees are cleared through the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal. Ask the personnel office for further information. For insurance purposes, driving records will be checked on all employees that are required to drive as stated in their position description. If an employee is determined to be uninsurable, employment may be dismissed.
It is the policy of the Center to create and maintain a safe, calm, and secure environment with supportive care, a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact, recovery and trauma specific services, and recovery-focused, consumer-driven services that applies to all staff, volunteers, contracted providers, and community partners.
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