Empathetic Direct Support Specialist

Friendship Community Care, Inc.; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care, Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Greenbrier, Arkansas. The role works on an interdisciplinary team to help clients with daily living tasks in home and community settings, with documentation and HIPAA compliance emphasized.

Required are a high school diploma or GED (or two years' experience with developmentally disabled individuals) and a valid driver’s license. The schedule varies, with focus on safety, respect, and quality support for clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or two+ years' experience with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in daily living activities (e.g., showers, dressing, shopping, meals).
• Provides transportation to activities and appointments as needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records per FCC policies.
• Follows medication management guidelines and assists with care plans.
• Represents FCC with professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two+ years experience with developmentally disabled individuals

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Friendship Community Care, Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Greenbrier, Arkansas. The role works on an interdisciplinary team to help clients with daily living tasks in home and community settings, with documentation and HIPAA compliance emphasized.

Required are a high school diploma or GED (or two years' experience with developmentally disabled individuals) and a valid driver’s license. The schedule varies, with focus on safety, respect, and quality support for clients.