Evening Direct Support Specialist (DSP)

Friendship Community Care, Inc.; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care, Inc. in Clarksville, AR is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for an evening shift (Mon–Fri, 4:00 PM–10:00 PM).

This role works on an interdisciplinary team to assist clients with daily living skills in home and community settings, ensuring safety and quality of care. You will perform documentation, follow care plans, assist with transportation, and support health and well-being of clients while maintaining HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or two+ years experience with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Physically able to lift up to 100 pounds and perform varied movements as described.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks (showering, dressing, housekeeping, meals, budgeting).
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments; requires Arkansas driver’s license.
• Maintain communication via logs and meetings; document progress and plans of care.
• Follow medication management guidelines and document procedures.
• Organize and carry out recreational activities and model appropriate behavior.
• Help maintain FCC facilities and vehicles; participate in trainings.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Mathematical ability

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two+ years experience with developmentally disabled individuals

Job description

Friendship Community Care, Inc. in Clarksville, AR is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for an evening shift (Mon–Fri, 4:00 PM–10:00 PM).

This role works on an interdisciplinary team to assist clients with daily living skills in home and community settings, ensuring safety and quality of care. You will perform documentation, follow care plans, assist with transportation, and support health and well-being of clients while maintaining HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines.