Direct Support Professional (LS)

Elizabeth Richardson Center•Springdale, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional establishes a secure and positive environment that nurtures the client’s self-expression, needs, and goals. Provide life skills, pre-vocational, vocational, and alternative program instruction to adults with developmental disabilities. Provide personal care services to adults with developmental disabilities. Responsible for daily functions of the Life Skills Program under the supervision of the Life Skills Coordinator.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with consumers, clients, and staff.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write detailed reports and correspondences.
Attention to detail – adhering to specific protocols and rules while carefully following instructions for the needs of the clients.
Interpersonal skills when working with clients – includes having compassion and being sensitive to their emotional needs when they are in extreme distress.
Minimum one year of work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
Must pass an extensive background check.
Must be in compliance with drug testing requirements.
Reliable transportation is required.
If you are a van driver for ERC , you must have a valid Arkansas driver’s license, meet safe driver’s requirements and be 25 years of age.
Must meet minimum licensure annual training requirements.
This role includes Developmental Disability Services (DDS), Behavior Management Training, CPR, First Aide, Health & Safety, and HIPPA training.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Two or more years of related experience.
Knowledge of programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
Experience in nonprofit organizations.
Previous work with state licensures and related annual audits a plus.
Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

Train and/or assist clients in activities of daily living including feeding, toileting, cleaning themselves, cleaning the environment, etc.
Assure clients participate in and are informed of progress toward goals and objectives as written in the individual's program plan.
Assure clients’ rights and safety while treating others with dignity and respect in all situations as required by the Elizabeth Richardson Center Policies & Procedures and State/Federal guidelines.
Provide direct personal care to adults with developmental disabilities.
Document and submit clients’ daily goals, client attendance, and documentation in Therap on a daily basis.
Document and submit required reports to supervisors as required by State/Federal guidelines including but not limited to behavior reports, incident reports, etc.
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of work and break areas.