Texas Health and Human Services
DSP III - Lead PNMP Coordinator
Texas Health and Human Services, Harlingen, Texas, United States, 78552
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Texas Health and Human Services . Location: HARLINGEN, TX The Lead PNMP Coordinator 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 recommendations 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 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 in PNMP meetings and clinics, NMT meetings, and PST/HST meetings. Maintains client records, ensures proper inventory levels, completes data system entry, ensures the distribution of 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 training of new employees with specific individuals served in lifting, mealtime procedures and other PNMP related activities/plans. Work hours are normally day or evening shifts with variable responsibility for night shift activities. This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle. Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Performs and leads the work of direct support professionals to perform duties including providing daily work assignments, provides on-the-job training and coaching and communicates problems or issues to the Habilitation Therapy supervisor or designee. Monitors all aspects of PNMP related programming, quality of implementation, and staff compliance and reports findings to QIDP, Unit RN, and HT to ensure continued effectiveness of programs. Provides orientation, training and mentoring to new direct support professionals and refresher training to tenured staff. Oversees the training of new employees in topics such as lifting, mealtime procedures, and other PNMP related activities/plans demonstrating with specific individuals in accordance with their plans. Provides competency-based training, coaching and mentoring to ensure direct care staff is well prepared and knowledgeable about activities outlined in the PNMPs to ensure Plans are carried out as prescribed. Acts as an interface between direct support professionals and Therapists to ensure good communication of individual’s plans, needs and issues. Gives input into development of PNMPs for assigned individuals to meet needs agreed upon by the IDT. Serves as a member of the PNMP Team to ensure PNMP information is accurate. Ensures appropriate attendance and participation by direct support professionals at assigned meetings and committees. Maintains, and trains direct support professionals to maintain, pertinent documentation in PNMP notebooks in a timely manner to keep others informed of PNMP changes, and trains staff in changes. Assists in implementing planned client care programs. Prepares, and trains others to prepare, departmental equipment and inventory. Leads the monitoring of meals and snacks to ensure safe eating practices. Provides assistance, as needed, in transporting of individuals going on scheduled activities and in emergency situations. Performs, and oversees others to perform, accurate data entry, and timely maintenance of client records. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or COOP activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of rehabilitative programs for individuals with developmental disabilities Knowledge of physical nutritional management plans. Knowledge of oral and enteral eating, positioning, mobility, communication, and other related PNMP services. Skill in the use of computers for data entry. Skill in training and coaching others to perform job duties. Ability to administer first aid or CPR once trained to do so. Ability to express ideas in writing with attention to spelling, grammar and organization. Ability to follow a series of oral directions. Ability to express ideas verbally in a clear and orderly fashion; Ability to establish and maintain rapport with co-workers and individuals served. Ability to collect, organize, and enter information into databases. Ability to provide assistance to clients in Habilitation Therapies. Ability to maintain flexibility in work schedule. Qualifications
Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date, is preferred or required. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy. Initial Screening Criteria: Experience in direct care work. Experience in working with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis. Additional Information
Experience in writing reports preferred. Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between ages 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required; overtime and/or extended hours; weekends and holidays. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Applicants may be required to pass background checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation on your first day of work. ADA Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Telework Disclaimer
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs. Nearest Major Market: Brownsville Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Administrative Industries: Government Administration
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DSP III - Lead PNMP Coordinator
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Texas Health and Human Services . Location: HARLINGEN, TX The Lead PNMP Coordinator 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 recommendations 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 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 in PNMP meetings and clinics, NMT meetings, and PST/HST meetings. Maintains client records, ensures proper inventory levels, completes data system entry, ensures the distribution of 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 training of new employees with specific individuals served in lifting, mealtime procedures and other PNMP related activities/plans. Work hours are normally day or evening shifts with variable responsibility for night shift activities. This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle. Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Performs and leads the work of direct support professionals to perform duties including providing daily work assignments, provides on-the-job training and coaching and communicates problems or issues to the Habilitation Therapy supervisor or designee. Monitors all aspects of PNMP related programming, quality of implementation, and staff compliance and reports findings to QIDP, Unit RN, and HT to ensure continued effectiveness of programs. Provides orientation, training and mentoring to new direct support professionals and refresher training to tenured staff. Oversees the training of new employees in topics such as lifting, mealtime procedures, and other PNMP related activities/plans demonstrating with specific individuals in accordance with their plans. Provides competency-based training, coaching and mentoring to ensure direct care staff is well prepared and knowledgeable about activities outlined in the PNMPs to ensure Plans are carried out as prescribed. Acts as an interface between direct support professionals and Therapists to ensure good communication of individual’s plans, needs and issues. Gives input into development of PNMPs for assigned individuals to meet needs agreed upon by the IDT. Serves as a member of the PNMP Team to ensure PNMP information is accurate. Ensures appropriate attendance and participation by direct support professionals at assigned meetings and committees. Maintains, and trains direct support professionals to maintain, pertinent documentation in PNMP notebooks in a timely manner to keep others informed of PNMP changes, and trains staff in changes. Assists in implementing planned client care programs. Prepares, and trains others to prepare, departmental equipment and inventory. Leads the monitoring of meals and snacks to ensure safe eating practices. Provides assistance, as needed, in transporting of individuals going on scheduled activities and in emergency situations. Performs, and oversees others to perform, accurate data entry, and timely maintenance of client records. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or COOP activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of rehabilitative programs for individuals with developmental disabilities Knowledge of physical nutritional management plans. Knowledge of oral and enteral eating, positioning, mobility, communication, and other related PNMP services. Skill in the use of computers for data entry. Skill in training and coaching others to perform job duties. Ability to administer first aid or CPR once trained to do so. Ability to express ideas in writing with attention to spelling, grammar and organization. Ability to follow a series of oral directions. Ability to express ideas verbally in a clear and orderly fashion; Ability to establish and maintain rapport with co-workers and individuals served. Ability to collect, organize, and enter information into databases. Ability to provide assistance to clients in Habilitation Therapies. Ability to maintain flexibility in work schedule. Qualifications
Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date, is preferred or required. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy. Initial Screening Criteria: Experience in direct care work. Experience in working with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis. Additional Information
Experience in writing reports preferred. Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between ages 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required; overtime and/or extended hours; weekends and holidays. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Applicants may be required to pass background checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation on your first day of work. ADA Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Telework Disclaimer
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs. Nearest Major Market: Brownsville Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Administrative Industries: Government Administration
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