Direct Support Professional (DSP) #1085

Friendship Community Care; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 14,263 - 20,314; Part time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Russellville, AR for a part-time position. The role involves assisting clients with basic living skills, providing transportation, and maintaining documentation of client progress. A valid Arkansas driver’s license is mandatory.

This position offers weekend shifts with pay of $12.55 per hour. The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma or GED and experience with developmentally disabled individuals. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Arkansas driver’s license is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Basic math skills for budgeting and daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with basic living skills.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed.
• Document client progress and incidents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Basic Living Skills Assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience with developmentally disabled individuals

Job description

Job Details

Location: Russellville, AR 72802 (C/S – Russellville). Position Type: Part Time, Shift: Weekend. Schedule: Monday - Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Pay: $12.55 per hour.

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 with basic living skills and daily personal tasks such as showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation and financial budgeting.
• Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed; a valid Arkansas driver’s license is required.
• Maintains good communication through appropriate means (facility logbook, staff meetings, etc.) regarding clients’ needs and progress toward their plan of care by end of shift.
• Accurately completes all documentation required by FCC, including behavioral reports, incident reports, complaint forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, monthly attendance logs, and other required documentation.
• Follows and completes necessary documentation and record maintenance for FTA vehicles, maintaining all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Reports incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately; this is a safety‑sensitive position.
• Assists in the formulation, management, revision and follow‑through of the client’s Plan of Care to ensure treatment is carried out and good health, safety and security is prioritized.
• Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in monitoring and documenting procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for clients.
• Demonstrates good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adherence to FCC dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Treats clients and their families with dignity and respect, representing FCC’s mission in all actions.
• Assists in maintaining FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning.
• Assists in maintaining FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
• Attends necessary training and continues education.
• Provides proof of liability insurance and keeps it current.
• Might be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans. Employees may also be required to drive a personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.

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

Employees will also perform other related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Follow the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures discussed in new employee training at all times.
• Complete consumer progress notes daily or as needed on prescribed forms.
• Maintain consumer records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumer records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

Work Environment

The work environment is moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

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; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Mathematical/Computer Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

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

Physical Demands

Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. Frequently stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Frequently sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell as required. Occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.