Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job/Position DescriptionCome 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!Under the direction of the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) Director of Residential Services (DRS), the Residential Educator and Support Specialist (RESS) fosters a supportive environment that enhances employee engagement, retention, and career development for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Establishes and maintains positive, supportive relationships with employees, individuals served, family members, and visitors in order to create an environment of caring, dignity, and respect. Supports the DRS in planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating residential operations to ensure high-quality care for residents and staff. Provides initial and ongoing guidance and mentorship to new home supervisors, residential leadership staff, and DSPs. Provides technical assistance and referrals to assist DSPs in both professional and personal growth and development. Fosters a culture of continuous learning, facilitates training and collaborates with other to improve morale and retention. Coordinates and manages assigned projects, ensuring alignment with DRS and SSLC leadership objectives. Serves as Acting Unit Director on a temporary basis, as needed, directly supervising staff and overseeing operations. Serves as Administrator on Duty on a rotating, on-call basis. Works under limited supervision of the DRS with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Work schedule requires regular flexibility to ensure effective training of residential supervisory staff across all shifts.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Supports the DRS in planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating residential operation https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=617308 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.