Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.

The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more. 

*This position will remain open for seven (7) calendar days, or until filled.* (updated 10/16/2024)

Hourly wage: $14.25

Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly

General Description

Provides skills training, supports, and services to people based on individual needs and according to specific personal plan.  Responsible for individual and small group training in varied environments at work, in homes and in the community.  The position trains, provides supports, observes, evaluates, and documents the person's progress and behaviors.  Transports people as needed. Communicates with individuals and families to enhance learning and choice. 

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Must be at least 18 years of age. High School diploma or GED.

Preferred: Experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Preferred: Knowledge of habilitative and rehabilitative programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Knowledge of client techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs. Experience in skills training with children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  Bilingual verbal and written communication skills. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required: Must have the ability to provide care, training, and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Must have skill in the use of a computer and applicable software (Microsoft Outlook/Word/etc., SmartCare, EVV/AuthentiCare, other Center systems). Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance, and a good driving record. May use personal vehicle to conduct business and must have ability to operate Center vehicles, including a wheelchair lift. Must have willingness to be flexible with schedule to include evenings and weekends when client need arises. Must have ability (after Center training) to administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and SAMA ("Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression"). Must (after Center training), and in the course of being employed, understand and implement trauma-informed care practices.

Preferred: Knowledge of habilitative and rehabilitative programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Knowledge of client techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs. Experience in skills training with children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  Bilingual verbal and written communication skills. 

MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. 

We offer a very competitive benefits package

• excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
• life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
• very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
• employee referral program
• 16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
• 10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
• career ladder incentives/opportunities
• mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work

• employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Student Loan Repayment

• MHID is a qualified employer for the PSLF program to repay student loans https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Education

• MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees 
• Free LPC-A supervision

We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters