Job Title: Caregiver - Intellectual & Developmental Disability (1199)
Program: Amarillo State Center Industries (ASCI)
Location: Amarillo, TX (also serving the surrounding area)
Salary: $15.66 / 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.
- TPC Full Summary of Benefits FY2027
Position Overview:
Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking an IDD Caregiver (1199) to deliver trauma-informed care to adult (18+) individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) 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.
- Provide supervision and care to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
- Perform direct care services and clerical duties for individuals with IDD attending the Day Habilitation and Individual Skills and Socialization (ISS) programs.
- Provide transportation, help feed, assist in toileting, distribute medication, escort to community events/interactions, and teach social and independent living skills to verbal and non-verbal individuals with IDD.
- Complete necessary documentation within 48 hours of service delivery and meet established productivity standards.
- Has no financial responsibility but is accountable for the assigned property of the individuals.
- Work under the supervision of the ASCI Director.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Adhere to TPC Business Code of Conduct and report concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised.
Qualifications & Credentials:
Education & Credentials (Required):
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One semester (12 credit hours) of accredited college work, OR a minimum of 8th grade reading comprehension level as evidenced by a qualifying score on the Adult Basic Learning Examination (ABLE).
- Some experience assisting in the arts and crafts, music, education, recreation, vocational therapy, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.
- 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:
- Experience working with individuals with IDD.
- Experience in planning activities.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.
- American Sign Language proficiency is a strong plus.
Texas Panhandle Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
