DSP III Lead PNMP Coordinator

About the Role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. This position is available for Morning, Evening, and Night shifts on multiple homes.

Responsibilities

• 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, communicates problems, and recommends improvements 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 others, including distributing assignments, providing coaching, and acting as an interface between direct support professionals and Habilitation Therapists.
• Trains, leads, mentors, and guides others in implementing planned client therapy programs and setting up equipment for therapeutic activities.
• Participates in PNMP meetings, NMT meetings, and PST/HST meetings.
• Maintains client records, ensures proper inventory levels, completes data system entry, and ensures distribution of Physical Nutritional Management Plans (PNMPs) and other documentation.
• Provides new employee orientation and refresher training, overseeing the training of new employees in lifting, mealtime procedures, and other PNMP-related activities.
• Assists in transporting individuals for scheduled activities and in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including participating in disaster response and/or recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or 6 months of work experience is required.
• One (1) year of experience working with people who have mental health/intellectual developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience implementing meal plans or overseeing meals for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience writing reports is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of rehabilitative programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of physical nutritional management plans.
• Skill in using computers for data entry.
• Skill in training and coaching others to perform job duties.
• Ability to administer first aid or CPR once trained.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with co-workers and individuals served.
• Ability to collect, organize, and enter information into databases.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in work schedule.

Requirements

• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks.
• Males between 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Location: HARLINGEN, TX

Salary Range: $3,649.83 - $4,594.50 (Monthly)

Shift: Day (First)

Travel: Up to 5%