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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Direct Support Profess III LPN in CARLSBAD, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionDirect Support Profess III LPNCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Lead Physical Nutritional Management Plan Coordinator (PNMPC) works under the general supervision of the Habilitation Therapy Director or other designated staff based upon the needs of the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). The Lead PNMP Coordinator 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, communicating problems and recommendation for improvement 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 the others to perform duties including distribution of assignments, providing coaching to improve the quality of work and acts as an interface between direct support professionals and Habilitation Therapists. Trains, leads, mentors and guides others in the implementation of planned client therapy programs, and in the set up and preparation of equipment for therapeutic activities and ensures equipment is well functioning. Participates, and assists others to participate, in PNMP meetings and clinics, NMT (Nutritional Management Team) meetings, and PST/HST (Personal Support Team/Health Status Team) meetings. Maintains client records, ensures proper inventory levels, completes data system entry, ensures the distribution of Physical Nutritional Management Plans (PNMPs), in-services and other documentation under the direction of the Habilitation Therapists. Provides new employee orientation and refresher training as indicated and oversees the train https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=601475 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.