Direct Support Specialist - Weekend Day Program

Friendship Community Care; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Jacksonville, AR for weekend daytime shifts. The role involves assisting clients with daily living tasks, transportation, and documentation in a home and community setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a valid Arkansas driver’s license. The position emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and teamwork within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with basic living skills and daily tasks (showering, dressing, housekeeping, shopping, meals, budgeting).
• Provide transportation to activities/appointments when needed; Arkansas driver’s license required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records per FCC/Medicaid guidelines; complete reports and forms.
• Follow medication management guidelines and monitor procedures.
• Organize and supervise recreational activities; model professional appearance and behavior.
• Maintain FCC facilities, grounds, and vehicles; participate in training and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Friendship Community Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Jacksonville, AR for weekend daytime shifts. The role involves assisting clients with daily living tasks, transportation, and documentation in a home and community setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a valid Arkansas driver’s license. The position emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and teamwork within an interdisciplinary team.