Direct Support Professional (DSP) #1600

Friendship Community Care; Plainview (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care in Plainview, AR is seeking a part‑time Direct Support Professional to join an interdisciplinary team that provides quality services in home and community settings.

You will assist clients with daily living tasks, transportation, and documentation while supporting their Plan of Care and health goals. A valid Arkansas driver’s license, along with basic reading and arithmetic skills, are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 2+ years experience 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.
• Basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Physical ability to regularly use hands, stand, walk, reach, and lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with daily living skills such as showers, dressing, housekeeping, shopping, meals, and budgeting.
• Provides transportation to activities and appointments; valid Arkansas driver’s license required.
• Maintains communication via logbooks and meetings about clients’ needs and progress.
• Completes required documentation including reports, forms, and logs.
• Assists in following Plan of Care to ensure safety and health.
• Medication management guidelines and monitoring procedures.

Education

High school diploma or GED, or 2+ years experience with developmentally disabled individuals

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Plainview - Plainview, AR 72857

Position Type: Part Time

Job Category: Direct Support Professionals

Schedule: Monday - Friday, times will vary

Pay: $12.25

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.
• Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed; 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 plan of care by the end of shift.
• Accurately completes all required FCC documentation: behavioral reports, incident reports, compliance forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, monthly attendance logs, and other necessary documentation.
• Follows and completes necessary documentation for FTA vehicles and maintains all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Reports incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately (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 are prioritized.
• Follows medication management guidelines and assists in monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the clients.
• Exemplifies role modeling through appropriate physical appearance, adherence to FCC dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Treats the client and their families with dignity and respect, reflecting FCC’s mission.
• Assists in maintaining FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functional.
• Assists in maintaining FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
• Attends necessary training and continues education.
• Provides proof of liability insurance and maintains it current.
• Might be required to undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency in operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans; may also be required to drive personal vehicles at times, maintaining adequate liability coverage.
• Makes confidentiality of all information regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and clients a priority in accordance with the Non‑Disclosure and HIPAA policies.
• Recognizes that this job description is not all inclusive and may include other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.

Driver’s License: Must have a valid driver’s license.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; 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: Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out oral, written, or diagram instructions.

Physical Demands: Regular use of hands to handle objects, frequent standing, walking, reaching; occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds; requires clear vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Environment: Work environment moderate noise level; reasonable accommodation may be provided for disabilities.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Follow the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as taught in employee training. Maintain consumer progress notes daily or as needed on prescribed forms, and keep consumer records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly, updating as prescribed by funding sources.

Notes

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needs arise; this job description is not a contract of employment.