Direct Support Professional (DSP) #B13

Friendship Community Care; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional in Bryant, AR. The role supports clients with daily living tasks, transportation, and documentation in a home and community setting.

You will work Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, assisting with meals, budgeting, and participation in activities while maintaining safety and HIPAA-compliant confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple correspondence.
• Mathematical skills: basic arithmetic, rates and percentages.
• Reasoning ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Physical demands: capable of lifting up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks.
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments with valid license.
• Maintain communication via logs and meetings about client needs and progress.
• Complete required documentation (reports, forms, logs).
• Follow Medicaid guidelines for vehicle mileage and billing.
• Report incidents or emergencies immediately.
• Contribute to Plan of Care and ensure safety and health.
• Assist with medication management and monitoring.
• Organize and carry out recreational activities for clients.
• Model professional appearance and adhere to dress code.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Reasoning

Written communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

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

Pay: $13.00

Education level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.

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 but not limited to showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.
• Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed, requiring a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• 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 each shift.
• Accurately completes all documentation required by FCC, such as Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Complaint Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other required documentation.
• Follows all documentation and maintenance requirements for FTA vehicles, maintaining mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Reports incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately in 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 documenting these procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for clients.
• Exhibits good role‑modeling for clients, maintaining appropriate physical appearance and adhering to FCC dress code.
• Treats clients and their families with dignity and respect, representing FCC’s mission in all actions.
• 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 keeps it current.
• May be required to undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency in operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans; may occasionally use personal vehicle, maintaining adequate liability coverage.

Confidentiality

Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning Friendship Community Care, Inc. and its clients, in accordance with the Non‑Disclosure Policy and HIPAA regulations.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Adheres to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures, maintains daily progress notes as required, and keeps client records updated weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.

Work Environment

The work environment may have moderate noise levels; reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or at least two years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple correspondence; effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings.
• Mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, percentages, and basic graph interpretation.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Physical demands: regular use of hands, standing, walking, reaching, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting or moving up to 100 pounds; required visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.