Direct Support Professional (DSP) #B10

Friendship Community Care; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care in Bryant, AR is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support clients with daily living skills and community activities on Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You will assist with transportation, documentation, and participation in the Plan of Care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; experience with developmentally disabled individuals is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Two+ years experience with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with basic living skills and daily tasks.
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments; requires a valid Arkansas driver’s license.
• Document client progress and required forms daily per FCC guidelines.
• Maintain consumer records and Medicaid-related documentation.
• Assist in Plan of Care and medication management as needed.
• Organize recreational activities and ensure a safe home and community environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading and writing

Empathy and care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FCL Bryant - Bryant, AR 72022
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Direct Support Professionals
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Pay: $12.00 plus differential
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 (shower, 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 meeting, etc.) regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
• Accurately completes all documentation required by FCC (behavioral reports, incident reports, complaint forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, monthly attendance logs, and other required documentation).
• Follows and completes necessary documentation and maintenance of records for FTA vehicles; maintains all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Reports incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately.
• 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 monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for clients.
• Exemplifies good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance and adherence to FCC dress code.
• Treats clients and their families with dignity and respect; represents FCC’s mission consistently.
• 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 a motor vehicle, including passenger vans; employees may need to drive personal vehicles at times, maintaining adequate liability coverage.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients, in compliance with the company Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.

Quality Assurance & COMPLIANCE

• Follows the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures instructed during new employee training.
• Maintains and completes consumer progress notes daily or as needed on prescribed forms.
• Maintains consumer records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly; files information in consumer records as needed and updates as prescribed by funding sources.

Work Environment

• Work environment characteristics are moderate in noise level.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two+ years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• 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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Application of commonsense to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Interpretation of a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Requires use of hands for handling or feeling objects, with frequent standing, walking, reaching, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• May occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.