Direct Support Professional (DSP) #2087

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

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is looking for a Direct Support Professional in Alexander, AR to assist clients with daily living skills and personal tasks. The role requires maintaining communication and adjusting care plans according to clients' needs.

Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be skilled in documentation and communication. A valid driver's license is necessary for transportation needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in operating motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in basic living skills and personal tasks.
• Provides transportation and maintains communication regarding clients' needs.
• Completes documentation required by the facility.

Skills

Ability to assist clients in daily tasks

Good communication skills

Ability to manage documentation

Knowledge of medication management

Ability to organize recreational activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals

Tools

Basic computer skills

Ability to operate a vehicle

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Alexander, AR 72002

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Direct Support Professionals

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6-hour flex

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including 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 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.
• Strictly follows and completes necessary documentation and maintenance of records 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; this position is safety sensitive.
• 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 proper medication management guidelines and assists in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the clients.
• Expects good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adherence to FCC’s dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Treats the client and their families with dignity and respect, representing FCC’s mission in all interactions.
• Assists in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning.
• Assists in the maintenance of 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 tests and demonstrate proficiency in operating motor vehicles, including passenger vans. Employees may also be required to drive personal vehicles 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, complying with the Friendship Community Care Non‑Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as covered in 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 all information in the consumers’ records as needed and updates them as prescribed by funding sources.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience: High school diploma or GED, or at least two years of 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; 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 and computer skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; create 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 provided in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Physical demands: Regularly uses hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stands, walks, reaches with hands and arms; sits, climbs or balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; lifts or moves up to 100 pounds; requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifestyle: Will provide proof of liability insurance and maintain coverage; may be required for periodic driving tests and personal vehicle use.