Direct Care Specialist at The Harris Center

The Direct Care Specialist coordinates and provides services for individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disorders. Duties include but are not limited to chart documentation, implementation of the daily program schedule, and providing information regarding consumer status/progress to the treatment team. This position also monitors and assesses consumer behavior, prepares treatment plans and teaches consumers social and behavior management skills. Duties also include coordinating field trips or other day activities and facilitating groups to target adaptive replacement behavior training and other topics based upon consumer need(s). Transports consumers to activities as necessary. This position may require an individual to work flexible hours. Travel required.

Your role in Action:

•  Facilitates and provides group training in the following: communication, social, and independent living skills, as well as adaptive replacements for problem behavior. Implements behavior therapy programs and behavior support strategies under the direction of the psychologist.
  • Coordinates consumer training, field trips and other activities.
  • Monitors consumers during self-administration of medication in accordance with unit dosage system.
  • Completes ongoing functional assessments (i.e., ABC analysis/data collection)
  • Monitors, documents and maintains records of consumer activities and progress.
  • Transports consumers when necessary.
  • Communicates information about consumer progress to treatment team and participates in 
  interdisciplinary team planning to assist with treatment plan formulation and implementation.
  • Complies with all safety and health requirements and regulations in accordance with all applicable 
  standards (i.e., DADS, MHMRA, State licensing boards, programs, etc.).
  • Protects confidential information and sensitive data in regards to consumers, employee, and the 
  Agency at all times.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

 Experience:

• Must have two (2) years related experience and be able to transport consumers in Agency or personal vehicle.

Other Key Qualifications:

• Must possess valid Texas driver’s license & be insurable under Agency policy.
• Must be able to interact effectively within the organization.
• Must have communication and problem-solving skills.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

 Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #9248

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.