Direct Support Professional

ICM, Inc.; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ICM, Inc. in Harrison, AR seeks compassionate aides to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding), coordinate transportation to appointments, and provide companionship. You will support clients toward independent living and document daily progress in an online system.

Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and possess a valid Arkansas driver's license with auto insurance. HIPAA compliance and a strong work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older with relevant supervised work experience or two years with disabilities.
• Valid AR driver's license and auto insurance required.
• Must comply with HIPAA and maintain professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and meals planning.
• Help customers with appointments and transportation; provide companionship.
• Support goals to improve quality of life and community integration.
• Provide written daily updates of shifts via an online platform.
• Observe customer condition and monitor safety and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality decision making

Effective communication

Superior problem solving

Interpersonal effectiveness

Receptive to feedback

Positive work ethic

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License - AR

Auto Insurance

Job description

• Providing quality care, direction, guidance, and help to customers with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroomfunctions, 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

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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