Direct Support Professional (DSP) #3015

Friendship Community Care; Leslie (AR); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Leslie, Arkansas. The role involves assisting clients with daily living tasks, transportation, and maintaining documentation in a supportive environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This full-time position offers pay at $12.35 per hour with a focus on health and safety for all clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.
• Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in basic living skills and tasks.
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments.
• Maintain good communication regarding clients' needs.

Skills

Communication

Basic mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Physical demands handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Leslie, AR 72645; Position Type: Full Time; Job Shift: Weekend; Job Category: Direct Support Professionals; Schedule: Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Pay: $12.35 per hour; Education Level: High school diploma or GED.

Job 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, including 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 plan of care by the end of the shift.
• Accurately completes all documentation required by FCC, such as behavioral reports, incident reports, compliance 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, 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, ensuring treatment is carried out and good health, safety, and security are prioritized.
• Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the 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 functioning.
• Assists in maintenance of FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and 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 a motor vehicle, including passenger vans; may use personal vehicles at times, maintaining adequate liability coverage.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding company and clients, complying with confidentiality policies and HIPAA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 2+ years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple correspondence; present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small group situations.
• Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers; compute rates, ratios, percentages; interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.
• Physical demands: use hands, talk, hear; stand, walk, reach, sit; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; specific vision abilities (color, depth, focus).
• Understand and adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality policies.

Benefits

Pay: $12.35 per hour.