PNMP Coordinator
Date: August 29 2026 | Location: Richmond State Supported Living Center, 2100 Preston, Richmond, TX 77469
About the role
The Lead Physical Nutritional Management Plan Coordinator (PNMPC) works under the supervision of the Habilitation Therapy Director to provide oversight and guidance for physical and nutritional management services—including oral and enteral eating, positioning, mobility, and communication—for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a State Supported Living Center.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily work assignments, on‑the‑job training, and coaching to direct support professionals.
- Monitor PNMP programming, quality of implementation, and staff compliance; report findings to QIDP, Unit RN, and Habilitation Therapists.
- Conduct competency‑based training, mentor new staff, and deliver refresher training on lifting, mealtime procedures, and other PNMP activities.
- Serve as the interface between direct support professionals and Therapists to ensure clear communication of individual plans, needs, and issues.
- Participate in and support PNMP, Nutritional Management Team (NMT), and Personal Support Team/Health Status Team (PST/HST) meetings and clinics.
- Maintain client records, ensure proper inventory levels, complete data entry, and distribute Physical Nutritional Management Plans and related documentation.
- Prepare, set up, and maintain therapeutic equipment; lead monitoring of meals and snacks to ensure safe eating practices.
- Assist with transporting individuals for scheduled activities and in emergency situations.
- Support agency disaster response, recovery, and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as needed.
- Attend work regularly, adhering to assigned shift schedules, including possible rotating, extended, or overtime shifts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of rehabilitative programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of physical nutritional management plans, oral and enteral eating, positioning, mobility, and related services.
- Skill in computer use for data entry.
- Skill in training and coaching others to perform job duties.
- Ability to administer first aid or CPR once trained.
- Strong written communication skills with attention to spelling, grammar, and organization.
- Ability to follow oral directions and express ideas verbally in a clear, orderly fashion.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with co‑workers and individuals served.
- Ability to collect, organize, and enter information into databases.
- Ability to provide assistance to clients in habilitation therapies and maintain flexibility in work schedule.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or six months of work experience (required).
- One year of experience working with people who have mental health or intellectual developmental disabilities (preferred).
- Experience implementing or overseeing meal plans for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (preferred).
- Experience writing reports (preferred).
- Must pass fingerprint background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and required registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, LEIE).
- Males ages 18‑25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- All employees are subject to random drug testing.
- Flexibility to work overtime, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Licensure / Certifications
None required.
Pay
Salary range: $3,649.83 – $4,594.50 per month (pay frequency: monthly). Salary Group: TEXAS‑A‑14.
Schedule
Day shift (regular schedule); not eligible for telework. Travel up to 5% may be required. Position is full‑time, non‑exempt.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package includes 100 % paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time‑off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement, and additional details available on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage.