Direct Support Professional - Northwest Arkansas

Supports; Arkansas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Supports is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide daily living assistance in Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. You will help individuals follow their plans, maintain homes, manage budgets, and accompany them to activities in the community.

This role requires patience, reliability, and the ability to work with a team, with ongoing training in Best Practices for supporting people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older.
• High school diploma, GED, or 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to pass background checks and screenings.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Flexibility, teamwork mentality, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, day-to-day support per the individuals' plan.
• Help individuals maintain safe, clean homes and manage budgets and records.
• Assist with transportation, school/work/community activities.
• Complete required documentation (time sheets, logs, etc.).
• Promote community engagement and skill development.
• Attend competency-based and ongoing Best Practices training.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma / GED / 1 year experience

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Northwest Arkansas

What You'll do:

• Provides direct, day-to-day support, services, and resources as defined in the individuals' plan.
• Aids assigned individuals in maintaining their homes in a neat, clean, and safe manner. This involves vigilant adherence to fire and health regulations, oversight of personal budgets, weekly expense records, account balances, and menu planning.
• Supports and aids consumers in various daily activities, including transportation, school/work/community functions, and more.
• Completes required documentation in accordance with organizational requirements. This encompasses emergency files, time sheets, travel logs, calendars, medication records, accident/incident forms, written inventories, Health Professional Visitation Form, petty cash forms, and other necessary records.
• Promotes community engagement, encouraging individuals to participate actively. This involves creating opportunities for skill development, such as communication and adaptability, while fostering a secure and inclusive environment.
• Attends competency-based training as well as ongoing training in 'Best Practices' for individuals with disabilities, as assigned by the supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to, orientation and sponsored training.

What You'll Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Age: Must be 18 years or older.
• Education: High school diploma, GED, or 1 year of relevant experience.
• Clearances: Ability to pass all required background checks and screenings.
• Mobility: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation (essential for community outings).
• Flexibility, teamwork mentality, and reliability.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the individual's home, community settings, and agency sites.
• Position requires standing, walking, driving, and assisting with personal care.
• May involve physical tasks, lifting, or utilizing mobility-facilitating equipment.
• May involve navigating challenging behaviors; ASN provides comprehensive, ongoing training and team support to ensure your success and safety.

Pay Rate: Determined based on the individual's level of support needs.| Weekly Pay

Location: Northwest Arkansas & Surrounding Areas