Direct Support Professional (DSP) #Y04

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

Job summary

Friendship Community Care in Russellville, AR is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to assist clients in their daily living activities. The role entails transportation, maintaining communication about client progress, and documenting necessary reports.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and experience working with developmentally disabled individuals. The position requires a valid Arkansas driver's license and involves working on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The company values client dignity and maintains a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or two or more years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Valid driver's license (Arkansas required).
• Strong language skills: able to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Strong mathematical/computer skills: able to compute rate, ratio, percentage.
• Physical demands: regularly use hands, stand, walk, reach.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in basic living skills including showers, dressing, and housekeeping.
• Provides transportation to activities; requires a valid Arkansas driver's license.
• Maintains communication regarding clients' needs and progress.
• Completes all required documentation accurately.
• Organizes recreational activities for clients.

Skills

Strong language skills

Mathematical and computer skills

Reasoning ability

Physical ability to lift 100 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years working with developmentally disabled individuals

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Young Homes ICF – Russellville, AR 72801. Position Type: Part Time. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Direct Support Professionals. Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Pay: $12.00 plus differential. Education Level: High school diploma or GED.

Summary

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team that delivers superior quality 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, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and financial budgeting.
• Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed; a valid Arkansas driver’s license is required.
• Maintains communication via logs, staff meetings, or other appropriate means regarding clients’ needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of each shift.
• Accurately completes all FCC‑required documentation, such as behavioral reports, incident reports, complaint forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, monthly attendance logs, and other required documents as deemed necessary.
• Follows and maintains required documentation and records for FTA vehicles, including 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 the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for clients.
• Models good behavior for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adherence to FCC’s dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Treats client and families with dignity and respect, representing FCC’s mission.
• 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 also be required to drive their personal vehicles at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and its clients, complying with Friendship Community Care Non‑Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Adheres to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures introduced during new‑employee training. Continuously maintains and completes consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed, and keeps consumers’ records updated weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly according to funding source requirements.

Work Environment

The work environment is generally moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two or more years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Valid driver’s license (Arkansas required).
• Strong language skills: able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; present information to one‑on‑one and small‑group settings.
• Strong mathematical/computer skills: able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rate, ratio, percentage; interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: apply common‑sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions; interpret various formats of instructions.
• Physical demands: regularly use hands, stand, walk, reach, sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Legal Notice

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and may be modified at any time. The organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This description does not constitute a contract of employment.