Direct Support Professional (DSP) #1509

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team that delivers superior quality of service and provides appropriate activities in a safe and healthy environment within the home and community setting. Essential duties include assisting clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks such as showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting. The role also involves providing transportation to and from activities and appointments, maintaining communication between staff regarding clients' needs and progress, completing required documentation, and adhering to medication management guidelines. The DSP is expected to organize and carry out recreational activities, serve as a role model, and treat clients and their families with dignity and respect. Maintenance of facilities and vehicles, attending training, and maintaining confidentiality are also key aspects of the position. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Must also have a valid driver's license.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must have a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
Employees may also be required to drive his/her personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Must provide proof of liability insurance and keep current.
To adhere to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training.

Nice To Haves

Employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Might be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.

Responsibilities

Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.
Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed.
Responsible for maintaining good communication between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
Accurately completes all documentation that is required by FCC, such as Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, and Monthly Attendance Logs.
Strictly follow and complete necessary documentation and maintenance of records as is required for FTA vehicles and maintain all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
Responsible for reporting incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately.
Assists in the formulation, management, revision and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care to ensure that treatment is carried out and good health, safety and security is prioritized.
Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the clients.
Treats the client and their families with dignity and respect.
Will assist in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning.
Will assist in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
Attend necessary training and continue education.
Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.
Consumers’ progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
Consumers’ records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
All information must be filed in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.