The Wood Group·Denton, Texas
Provide direct support to residents in an IDD facility by assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and meal preparation. Maintain a safe and respectful environment while documenting client progress and behavioral changes.
Description: PRN Direct Care Support Staff for IDD Residential Facility
Join our dedicated team at a leading IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) residential facility, where compassion and professionalism come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals we serve. We are seeking flexible, caring, and dependable PRN (as-needed) Direct Care Support Staff to provide high-quality support and assistance to residents, ensuring their safety, well-being, and independence.
Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management Monitor and document clients’ behaviors, progress, and any changes in condition Support clients during community outings and recreational activities Collaborate with team members, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment for clients and staff Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents at all times. Cook and serve meals. Follow the facility menu as posted. Responsible for completing items listed on the facility Chore Sheet as directed by the administrator. Responsible for assuring all residents are treated with dignity and respect. Responsible for the supervision of all resident medication procedures. Ensure that all residents receive their proper medication at the proper time. All narcotics will be counted and documented on each shift. Daily chart documentation Be familiar with The Wood Group’s policy and procedures to include employee handbook. What Our Company Offers:
Paid Training Providing behavioral health services to the Mental Health Community of Texas since 1980. Our behavioral health services have been designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. We have worked hard to develop partnerships with local Community Centers and other agencies to provide quality services.
The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients so they can return to productive daily living in their community. All The Wood Group subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.