Direct Support Professional (DSP) #D09

Friendship Community Care; Dover (AR); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care seeks a Direct Support Professional to join an interdisciplinary team providing essential services in home and community settings in Dover, AR. The role focuses on assisting clients with daily living skills, transportation, and plan-of-care activities under the supervision of FCC staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED (or 2+ years of experience with developmentally disabled individuals) and possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with basic living skills and daily tasks (showers, dressing, housekeeping, shopping, meal planning).
• Provide transportation as needed; valid Arkansas driver’s license required.
• Maintain thorough documentation per FCC requirements and Medicaid guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Valley Housing Dover - Dover, AR 72837
• Position Type: Full Time
• Shift: Day
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Pay: $12.00 plus differentials
• Education Level: High school diploma or 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.

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.) between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
• Accurately complete all documentation required by FCC, such as behavioral reports, incident reports, compliance forms, personal‑care work‑sheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, monthly attendance logs, and other required documentation as deemed necessary.
• Strictly follow and complete necessary documentation and maintenance of records as required for FTA vehicles and maintain all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Report incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately.
• Assist 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.
• Follow proper medication management guidelines and assist in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organize and carry out recreational activities for the clients.
• Model appropriate behavior for clients through professional appearance, adherence to FCC’s dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Always treat the client and their families with dignity and respect; represent FCC’s mission.
• Assist in the maintenance of 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 a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
• Employees may also be required to drive personal vehicles at times; maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients, in compliance with the Non‑Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

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

Work Environment

• Typical noise level moderate.
• Work environment characteristics as an employee encounters while performing essential functions; reasonable accommodation may be made for disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small‑group situations.
• Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute percentages, rates, ratios, interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: apply commonsense understanding, interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Physical demands: use hands for handling objects, stand, walk, reach; sit, climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; occasionally lift up to 100 pounds; visual acuity for color, depth, focus.

Additional Information

Employment at FCC does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; this job description may be revised or changed as needed.