Evening Direct Support Specialist - Caring Community Care

Friendship Community Care; Cabot (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join an interdisciplinary team in Cabot, AR. The role entails assisting clients with daily living tasks, providing transportation, and documenting progress to support individualized care plans.

The position follows an evenings schedule (Mon–Fri, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM) and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus two years’ experience with developmentally disabled individuals and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with basic living skills and daily personal tasks (e.g., showers, dressing, housekeeping, meals, budgeting).
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments; requires Arkansas Driver's License.
• Maintain communication via logs, staff meetings, and documentation of client progress by shift end.
• Complete required documentation (Behavioral/Incident/Progress/Monthly logs, etc.) per FCC guidelines.
• Follow medication management guidelines and monitor/document procedures.
• Organize and carry out recreational activities for clients.
• Adhere to dress code and present a professional image; serve as a role model.
• Assist in maintaining FCC facilities and vehicles; perform maintenance records.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Friendship Community Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join an interdisciplinary team in Cabot, AR. The role entails assisting clients with daily living tasks, providing transportation, and documenting progress to support individualized care plans.

The position follows an evenings schedule (Mon–Fri, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM) and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus two years’ experience with developmentally disabled individuals and a valid driver’s license.