Direct Support Professional (DSP) #M27

Friendship Community Care, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Marshall, AR to work evenings (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering high-quality services in home and community settings.

The role emphasizes assisting clients with daily living skills, transportation, and active participation in care planning. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (or 2+ years of experience with developmentally disabled individuals) and a valid Arkansas

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or two+ years' experience with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must have a valid Arkansas Driver's License or driving eligibility.
• Ability to read and write simple communications and effectively convey information to clients and staff.
• Ability to perform daily living tasks, document care, and follow care plans.
• Ability to maintain records and adhere to Medicaid guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with basic living skills and daily tasks such as showering, dressing, housekeeping, shopping, meals and budgeting.
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments when needed.
• Maintain communication via logs and meetings regarding client needs and progress.
• Complete required documentation (reports, forms, progress notes, logs) accurately.
• Follow medication management guidelines and monitor procedures.
• Organize recreational activities and model appropriate behavior.
• Support facility and vehicle maintenance and participate in trainings.

Skills

Communication ability

Documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FCL Marshall - Marshall, AR 72650

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Evenings

Job Category: Direct Support Professionals

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks. These include but are not limited to; showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals and financial budgeting
• Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed, for which a valid Arkansas Driver's License is required.
• Responsible for maintaining good communication via appropriate means (Facility logbook, staff meeting, etc.) between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift
• Accurately completes all documentation that is required by FCC. Examples are, Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant 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 is required for FTA vehicles and maintain all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines
• Responsible for reporting 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 to ensure that treatment is carried out and good health, safety and security is prioritized.
• Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the clients
• Firm expectation for good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCCs dress code, and appropriate actions
• Will always treat the client and their families with dignity and respect. The Direct Support Professional is a direct reflection of FCC and must represent our mission in all that is done
• Will assist in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning
• Will assist in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance
• Attend necessary training and continue education
• Will provide proof of liability insurance and keep current
• Might be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans. Employees may also be required to drive his/her personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.