Direct Support Professional (DSP) #1370

Friendship Community Care; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is seeking a Part Time Direct Support Professional to join our Russellville home and community program. You will work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) assisting clients with daily living tasks, transportation, and personal care in a respectful, HIPAA-compliant environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience), a valid Arkansas driver’s license, good communication, and basic math and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, or two or more years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and effectively present information.
• Mathematical/Computer skills: basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks such as showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and budgeting.
• Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments; a valid Arkansas Driver's License is required.
• Maintains documentation and reports; completes required forms and records.
• Follows medication-management guidelines and monitors documentation.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for clients.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Basic math

Reading

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Location: Russellville, AR 72802 | Position: Part Time | Shift: Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) | Pay: $12.45 | Education: High school diploma or 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.
• Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments; a valid Arkansas Driver's License is required.
• Maintains good communication via appropriate means (facility logbook, staff meetings, etc.) regarding clients’ needs and progress toward their plans of care by the end of each 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 all documentation and maintenance requirements for FTA vehicles and keeps all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Reports incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately, as this is a safety-sensitive position.
• Assists with the formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of clients’ plans of care to ensure treatment is carried out and health, safety, and security are prioritized.
• Follows proper medication-management guidelines and assists in monitoring and documenting medication procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for clients.
• Exhibits good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adherence to FCC's dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Treats clients and their families with dignity and respect; represents FCC's mission in all actions.
• Assists in maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functional.
• Assists in maintenance of FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
• Participates in necessary training and continues education.
• Provides proof of liability insurance and keeps it current.
• Might be required to undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency in operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans; employees may also be required to drive their personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage.

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

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as performed during new employee training.
• Maintains and completes consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on prescribed forms.
• Maintains consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly; files information as required and updates as prescribed by funding sources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is typically moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or GED, or two or more years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must 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 settings.
• Mathematical/Computer skills: ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; talk or hear; 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. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and adjustable focus.