Direct Support Professional III - Active Treatment Coordinator

About the Role

The Active Treatment Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Active Treatment Coordinator Supervisor, providing moderately complex human services support in a State Supported Living Center. The role involves organizing and coordinating age‑appropriate leisure activities, monitoring quality of services, preparing reports, maintaining recreational supplies, and driving a state‑owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate leisure activities for individuals served that are age‑appropriate, based on individualized interests, and meaningful to their goals.
• Monitor that individuals receive a variety of quality leisure opportunities on campus and in the community.
• Provide information to individuals and staff about on‑ and off‑campus activities.
• Follow up with individuals and staff to verify activity quality and adjust services to better meet needs and preferences.
• Prepare and submit feedback reports to the Active Treatment Coordinator Supervisor regarding ongoing monitoring of activities and services.
• Work closely with the Active Treatment Coordinator Supervisor and Recreation Program Manager.
• Maintain inventory and order recreational supplies for each assigned home unit.
• Develop innovative ideas to ensure individuals are engaged in meaningful, functional activities.
• Monitor scheduled activities to ensure quality delivery of active treatment services.
• Drive a state‑owned vehicle as required.
• Attend work regularly; may be required to work specific, rotating, extended, or overtime shifts in accordance with agency policy.
• Establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with individuals served, their families, and employees.
• Provide oversight of activities and follow up to ensure quality active treatment and satisfaction.
• Prepare written documentation and reports on activity monitoring and outcomes, quarterly or as requested.
• Maintain professional communication with supervisors, recreational managers, and home managers.
• Ensure availability of supplies and resources necessary for functional activities.
• Assist with transporting individuals to scheduled activities and in emergency situations.
• Inspect workspaces and equipment for hazardous conditions and take corrective action.
• Participate in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as needed, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Make decisions and use good judgment during critical incidents.
• React quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics, posture, and lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of individual care techniques, treatment, therapy, and developmental programs (or willingness to learn through training).
• Provide individual care, administer first aid and/or CPR, perform Ukeru (once trained), and conduct Safe Use of Restraint (SUR).
• Communicate effectively and train/mentor/coach others.
• Work effectively as a team member.

Licensure and Certifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Eligible driving record per HHSC Fleet Management policy.
• Applicants with an out‑of‑state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the licensing state.

Qualifications

• One year experience in direct individual care work **or** graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
• Pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks (including CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, and LEIE).
• Males ages 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 to work overtime, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state‑operated facility.
• Active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Reasonable accommodations available during hiring and interview process in compliance with the ADA.
• Pre‑employment checks may include E‑Verify and I‑9 documentation on first day of work.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits detailed on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage.

Pay

Salary Range: $3,649.83 – $4,594.50 per month (pay frequency: monthly). Salary Group: TEXAS‑A‑14. Position is non‑exempt.

Schedule

• Shift: Day (regular schedule; may require rotating or extended shifts).
• Full‑time, regular position.
• Not eligible for telework.
• Travel: Up to 5%.