Direct Support Professional (DSP) #Y15

Friendship Community Care; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care in Russellville, AR is seeking a Direct Support Professional who will work part time operating in-home and community settings. You will support clients with daily tasks, transportation, and personal care while maintaining safety and dignity in all interactions.

You will document progress and observations, assist with Plan of Care, and help organize recreational activities, with attention to HIPAA and confidentiality policies.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clients and team members
• Accurate documentation and record-keeping
• Commitment to client confidentiality and safety

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal care
• Provide transportation to activities; valid Arkansas driver’s license required
• Maintain logs and documentation per FCC requirements
• Follow Plan of Care and support health, safety and security
• Assist with medication management and monitoring
• Organize and participate in recreational activities
• Maintain professional appearance and comply with dress code
• Ensure vehicle and facility cleanliness and upkeep
• Attend trainings and maintain required certifications
• Adhere to HIPAA and FCC non-disclosure policies

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Confidentiality

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Young Homes ICF – Russellville, AR 72801
Position Type: Part Time
Job Shift: Day
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Pay: $13.00 per hour
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 & Responsibilities

• Assists clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks such as showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.
• Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed; a valid Arkansas Driver’s License is required.
• Maintains good communication via appropriate means (facility logbook, staff meeting, etc.) regarding clients’ needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
• Accurately completes all documentation required by FCC, including Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Complaints Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other required documentation.
• Follows and completes necessary documentation and records for FTA vehicles, maintaining all 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, 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.
• Demonstrates good role modeling, maintaining a professional appearance in accordance with FCC dress code and appropriate actions.
• Treats clients and their families with dignity and respect, reflecting FCC’s mission in all interactions.
• Assists in maintaining FCC facilities, grounds, and vehicles, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning.
• Attends necessary training and continues education.
• Provides proof of liability insurance and maintains current coverage.
• May be required to undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency in operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans. Employees may also drive their personal vehicle at times and must maintain adequate liability coverage.
• Recognizes that this is a safety-sensitive position.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding FCC and its clients, in compliance with FCC’s Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA regulations.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as outlined in new employee training.
• Maintains and completes consumer progress notes on a daily or as needed basis using prescribed forms.
• Keeps consumer records updated weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly, filing necessary information as required by funding sources.

Work Environment

The work environment is moderately noisy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or two+ years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Valid driver’s license.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively to clients and team members in one-on-one and small group settings.

Mathematical/Computer Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percentage; and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Application of commonsense to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form; interpretation of various instruction formats including schedules.

Physical Demands

• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear.
• Frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequent sitting; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; tasting or smelling requirements.
• Occasional lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.