If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Job Title: Administrative Technician - Intellectual & Developmental Disability (1189)
Location: Amarillo, TX (also serving the surrounding area)
Salary: $18.51 / hour
Job Type:
Full-Time
Why Join Texas Panhandle Centers (TPC)?
At TPC, passion and meaningful work are rewarded. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit behavioral health (BH) and intellectual & developmental disability (IDD) provider, we offer a supportive environment where you truly make a difference in your community. Student Loan Forgiveness:501(c)(3) designation qualifies employees for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).Low-Cost Healthcare: Urgent Care visits for a low $10 co-pay, Teladoc (100% free for household), plus comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision. Retirement Match: Automatic 1% enrollment into a 457 Plan, plus up to 6% Employer Match in 403(b)/457 Plan. Generous PTO & Holidays: PTO accrual, standard holidays, PLUS 3 annual Floating Holidays (Mental Health, Celebrate Diversity, and Day to Remember).Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance (1.5x annual salary) and optional supplemental coverage. Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking an Administrative Technician (1189)to deliver trauma-informed care and supervision to adults (18+) across Amarillo and the surrounding service area of the Texas Panhandle. This role is ideal for human services graduates looking to gain direct clinical experience in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful trauma-informed care language. Manage and supervise staff who provide direct care of individuals attending the Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS)/Day Habilitation program. Provide supervision and care to clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)Hire, train, and supervise assigned direct care staff. Attend meetings and collaborate with the team and clients to create strategies, and plans for each client to reach their goals in the program. Complete necessary documentation within requested timelines Meet established productivity standards. Adhere to TPC Business Code of Conduct and report concerns when ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised. Qualifications & Credentials: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record. At least 18 years of age. Employees may be required to utilize their personal mobile phones for two-factor authentication (2FA). Full statement can be found in Informational Documents.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus. American Sign Language proficiency is a strong plus.1 to 3 years of direct staff supervision, team leadership, or program management experience. Direct care background involving hands-on service delivery or care coordination for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Experience coordinating and assisting in the arts and crafts, music, education, and recreation activities. Ability to provide training, maintain records, and communicate effectively. Ability to interact easily with people in a variety of situations and settings. Ability to communicate orally and in writing and have basic computer skills. Experience in designing programs and working with persons with Intellectual and developments disabilities. Texas Panhandle Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.