Position Details

Direct Support Professional I, IDD, Pos. #474, Corpus Christi, TX

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. Posted 7/10/2024* (updated 10/16/2024)

Hourly Wage: $14.25

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

General Description

Performs moderately complex (entry level) habilitative client-care work. Work involves implementing treatment programs, evaluating and revising program goals and objectives, in conjunction with individual's team, and performing therapeutic or developmental activities. May train and/or supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Must be at least 18 years of age. May substitute preferred educational requirements with a written competency-based assessment given by the Center of the ability to document service delivery and observations of the individuals to be served and at least three written, personal references from persons not related by blood that indicate the ability to provide a safe, healthy environment for the individuals being served.

Preferred: Experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Graduation from a standard high school or GED. 

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, Electronic Visit Verification/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 as needed 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. 

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

Education

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

We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA

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