Lakes Regional Community Center·Ennis, Texas
The specialist provides direct care and implements therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or socialization settings. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, managing behaviors, and coordinating with care coordinators and families.
The IDD Provider Specialist position is responsible for group and individualized activities at the Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) and/or residential settings program, and also provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include:
Implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, planning individual activities
Liaison with individual's Provider Care Coordinators, and family members.
Daily completion of documentation of services, complying with safety procedures and assist with monitoring facility and vehicle maintenance.
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, as requested.
Provides direct care services to include assistance and training with personal hygiene, food preparation, feeding, mobility, community access, recreation, leisure activities, and maintenance of basic health care needs.
Provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, housekeeping, transportation, and other individualized goals.
Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary.
Fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for individuals; and serves as a positive role model for those we serve.
8am - 4pm Monday - Friday
Market context
In Texas, IDD Provider Specialist roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can work independently, communicate clearly, and apply therapeutic techniques with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These postings commonly attract applicants with direct care or support experience, so relevant hands-on background can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show six months of experience and examples of judgment in client-facing settings.
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