HCS (Home and Community-based Services) group home managers in Texas requires at least three years of experience providing services to people with intellectual disabilities or related conditions, often verified by agencies. Managers must be at least 18, possess a high school diploma/equivalent, be CPR/First Aid certified, Behavioral Management, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). and pass background checks.
Key Requirements and Responsibilities:
Experience: Demonstrated experience in planning/providing services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDD) or related conditions.
Training & Competence: Must demonstrate competence in CPR, First Aid, Behavioral Management, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
Documentation & Compliance: Familiarity with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations, including documentation requirements for service delivery.
Licensure: A valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
Prohibitions: Managers cannot be the guardian or spouse of the individual they are serving in the HCS program.
Operational Requirements:
Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of Texas Administrative Code (Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 553 or similar).
Safety & Oversight: Ability to manage staffing schedules, ensure client safety, and provide active treatment as outlined in the client's Individual Plan of Care (IPC).
Additional hiring requirements needed are based on internal policies, but the above reflect standard HCS regulatory expectations in Texas. The additional requirements will be discussed during interview.