Direct Support Professional (DSP) #2012

Friendship Community Care; Maryland; On-site; USD 14,263 - 20,314; Part time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is looking for a part-time Direct Support Professional to assist clients with daily living tasks and provide necessary documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience with developmentally disabled individuals. Responsibilities include transportation to appointments and conducting recreational activities. This position mandates a valid driver’s license and good communication skills.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 4-hour flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Able to provide basic personal assistance to clients.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in managing and documenting client care.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living tasks.
• Provide transportation for clients to activities.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately.
• Follow medication management guidelines.

Skills

Basic living skills assistance

Communication

Time management

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years of experience with developmentally disabled individuals

Tools

Documentation software

Personal vehicle

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Delight - Delight, AR 71940; Position Type: Part Time; Job Shift: Day; Job Category: Direct Support Professionals; Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4 hour flex

Pay: $12.55

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. These include, but are not limited to 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.
• Responsible for 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 completes all documentation that is required by FCC. Examples include Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other required documentation as deemed necessary.
• Strictly follow and complete necessary documentation and maintenance of records as is required for FTA vehicles and maintain all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Responsible for reporting 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 that treatment is carried out and good health, safety and security is prioritized.
• Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the clients.
• Firm expectation for good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCCs dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Will always treat the client and their families with dignity and respect. The Direct Support Professional is a direct reflection of FCC and must represent our mission in all that is done.
• Will assist in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning.
• Will assist in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
• Attend necessary training and continue education.
• Will provide proof of liability insurance and keep current.
• Might be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans. Employees may also be required to drive his/her personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

CONFIDENTIALITY

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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two+ 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 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 commonsense 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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to 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 by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE

To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance’s & HIPAA procedures:

• The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.
• Consumers’ progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
• Consumers’ records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

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.

DEFAULT NOTE

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.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.