Direct Support Professional (DSP) #1081

Friendship Community Care; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Russellville, AR to assist clients with daily personal tasks in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will help clients in basic living skills, including meal preparation, budgeting, and transportation to appointments.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills while demonstrating empathy and respect for clients.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living skills and personal tasks.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed.
• Maintain communication with staff regarding client needs.
• Document client behavior and incidents as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience with developmentally disabled individuals

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Russellville - C/S - Russellville, AR 72802
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Direct Support Professionals
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay: $12:45

Education level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team that delivers superior quality of service and provides appropriate activities in a safe and healthy environment within the home and community setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks such as showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.
• Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed, for which a valid Arkansas Driver's License is required.
• Maintaining good communication via appropriate means (Facility logbook, staff meeting, etc.) between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
• Accurately completing all documentation required by FCC, including Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Complaint Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other necessities.
• Strictly following and completing necessary documentation and maintenance of records for FTA vehicles, maintaining all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Reporting incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately as this is a safety‑sensitive position.
• Assisting in the formulation, management, revision, and follow‑through of the client’s Plan of Care to ensure that treatment is carried out and good health, safety, and security are prioritized.
• Following proper medication management guidelines and assisting in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organizing and carrying out recreational activities for the clients.
• Modeling appropriate behavior for clients through a professional appearance, adherence to FCC’s dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Treating the client and their families with dignity and respect to represent FCC’s mission.
• Assisting in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning.
• Assisting in the maintenance of FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
• Attending necessary training and continuing education.
• Providing proof of liability insurance and keeping it current.
• Undergoing periodic driving tests and demonstrating proficiency in operating motor vehicles, including passenger vans, and maintaining adequate liability coverage when using personal vehicles for transport.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non‑Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE

• Adhering to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures reviewed in new employee training at all times.
• Maintaining and completing consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
• Maintaining consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed and updated per funding source requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two or more years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must also have a valid driver's license.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical/Computer Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.