Direct Support Professional (DSP) #D05

Friendship Community Care; Dover (AR); On-site; USD 14,206 - 20,233; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Dover, AR to assist clients with daily living skills and ensure their well-being. The role involves providing transportation, maintaining necessary documentation, and supporting clients with their personal tasks.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience working with developmentally disabled individuals. The position offers full-time hours on an evening shift from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in daily personal tasks.
• Provide transportation and maintain communication with clients.
• Complete required documentation and report incidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic living skills assistance

Documentation skills

Transportation provision

Medication management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: Valley Housing Dover - Dover, AR 72837

Position Type: Full Time

Shift: Evenings

Category: Direct Support Professionals

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Pay: $12.50 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

• Assist clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation and planning, and financial budgeting.
• Provide transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed; a valid Arkansas Driver's License is required.
• Maintain good communication via appropriate means (facility logbook, staff meetings, etc.) regarding clients' needs and progress towards their plan of care.
• Accurately complete all required documentation (behavioral reports, incident reports, compliance forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, monthly attendance logs, etc.) as required by FCC.
• Strictly follow and complete necessary documentation for FTA vehicles, maintaining mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Report incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately; this is a safety-sensitive position.
• Assist in the formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care, ensuring treatment is carried out and that health, safety, and security are prioritized.
• Follow proper medication management guidelines and assist in monitoring and documenting these procedures.
• Organize and carry out recreational activities for clients.
• Model good behavior for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adherence to FCC’s dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Treat the client and their families with dignity and respect; represent FCC and its mission.
• Maintain FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning.
• Assist in the maintenance of FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
• Attend necessary training and continue education.
• Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current.
• May be required to undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency in operating motor vehicles, including passenger vans; employees may also be required to drive their personal vehicle at times with adequate liability coverage.
• Assure confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients; comply with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as discussed in the new employee training.
• Maintain and complete consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on prescribed forms.
• Maintain consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly; file and update all information as prescribed by funding sources.

Work Environment

The work environment is moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, talk, and hear; frequently stand, walk, reach, sit; occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, or two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must have a valid Arkansas driver's license.
• Language Skills: Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
• Mathematical/Computer Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure; compute rates, ratios, percentages; interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply commonsense to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions; interpret varied instructions.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Legal Notice

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employees may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor. The organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.