Direct Support Professional Team Lead

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The DSP III Respite Team Lead will provide supervision experiencing in a mental health crisis. The DSP III Respite Team Lead will apply crisis intervention principles as appropriate throughout their shifts and are responsible to prepare the necessary documentation. The DSP III Respite Team Lead is required to attend meetings and training programs relevant to the position. The DSP III Respite Team Lead will be on call several days out of the month. The DSP III Respite Team Lead will work closely with AMH Respite supervisor. The DSP III Respite Team Lead will monitor other full and part time staff are completing job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited High School or G.E.D. Prefer some college background in Psychology, Social work, or Sociology. Certification in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) will be required provided by MHMR. Other training and/or certification deemed necessary by MHMRCV. Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the mental health field is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Valid Texas driver's license. Must be insurable on the Center's insurance. No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Good interpersonal skills, maturity, and organizational skills. Ability to process and record detailed documentation. Ability to present communicate effectively between levels of staff and consumers.

SHIFT:

8AM - 5PM, Monday through Friday. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Rotating on-call schedule.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All applicants applying for positions at MHMRCV, please select "Apply On Company Site", then follow the steps and attach resume. For questions, please email Jobs@mhmrcv.org.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. Convictions related to any sexual assault, aggravated assault, drug related offense, murder, theft, battery, or any other crime involving personal injury; injury to a child, elderly individual, disabled individual, or threat to another person; abandoning or endangering a child; and aiding suicide, may make you ineligible for employment in positions, in direct contact with consumers of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley. The names of all prospective employees are cleared through the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal. Ask the personnel office for further information. For insurance purposes, driving records will be checked on all employees that are required to drive as stated in their position description. If an employee is determined to be uninsurable, employment may be dismissed. It is the policy of the Center to create and maintain a safe, calm, and secure environment with supportive care, a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact, recovery and trauma specific services, and recovery-focused, consumer-driven services that applies to all staff, volunteers, contracted providers, and community partners.

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