Direct Support Professional

ICM, Inc.; Alma (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ICM, Inc. in Alma, Arkansas is looking for dedicated individuals to provide quality care and support to customers in daily activities. Responsibilities include assisting with appointments and transportation, monitoring conditions, and providing updates.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and possess relevant experience. A valid AR Driver's License and auto insurance are also required. Join us to make a positive impact in the community!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of relevant supervised work experience with public health or community service.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid AR Driver's License and Auto Insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for customers with daily activities.
• Help customers with appointments and transportation.
• Monitor customer conditions and ensure safety.
• Provide written updates on customer's activities.

Skills

Quality decision making

Effective communication

Superior problem solving

Interpersonal effectiveness

Receptive to feedback

Positive work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Providing quality care, direction, guidance, and help to customers with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, planning menus, dressing, grooming, taking medication and/or administering treatments, and housework.
• Help customers make and keep appointments, provide or arrange transportation to run errands and serve as a companion
• Help customer achieve agreed-upon goals to improve quality of life and integration into the community
• Provide written daily updates of each shift’s activities using an online platform
• Observe the customer’s condition and monitor the surroundings to ensure customer safety and success. This includes monitoring of equipment and materials
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Quality decision making
• Effective communication
• Superior problem solving
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Receptive to feedback
• Positive work ethic

General Requirements for All ICM Employees

• Understands and endorses ICM’s mission and vision
• Follows all ICM policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and asks for clarification and explanation when needed
• Understands and complies with all HIPAA regulations
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (some positions require additional education)
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance

Work Schedule

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older

At least one year of relevant supervised work experience with public health, human services or other community service agency

OR two years of verifiable successful history working with persons with developmental disabilities.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid AR Driver's License

Valid Auto Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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