Direct Support Professional (DSP) #R13

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality services and appropriate activities in a safe, healthy environment in clients’ homes and community settings. The role supports clients with daily living and personal care, transportation, recreation, medication procedures, and implementation of their plans of care. It also involves accurate documentation, communication about client needs and progress, maintaining facilities and vehicles, and protecting the confidentiality of client and organizational information. This is a safety-sensitive position. The employee must follow applicable FCC, Medicaid, HIPAA, and quality assurance procedures; report incidents and emergencies promptly; attend required training; and maintain required driving credentials and insurance. Duties may change and other related duties may be assigned by supervisors. The work environment is described as having a usually moderate noise level. The role involves regular use of hands and communication, frequent standing, walking, reaching, sitting, climbing or balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Valid driver's license; Arkansas driver's license is required for providing transportation.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Maintain required liability insurance and comply with vehicle operation and documentation requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and follow FCC, Medicaid, HIPAA, and quality assurance procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, and financial budgeting.
Provide transportation to activities and appointments as needed.
Communicate client needs and progress toward plans of care to staff through appropriate means, such as facility logbooks and staff meetings.
Complete required FCC documentation accurately, including behavioral and incident reports, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, attendance logs, and other records as required.
Maintain required FTA vehicle documentation and records, and complete mileage and billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
Immediately report incidents and emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities.
Assist with formulating, managing, revising, and following through on clients’ plans of care, prioritizing treatment, health, safety, and security.
Follow medication management guidelines and assist with monitoring and documenting medication procedures.
Organize and carry out recreational activities for clients.
Model appropriate appearance and conduct, follow the FCC dress code, and treat clients and their families with dignity and respect.
Help maintain FCC facilities and grounds in clean, orderly, functioning condition.
Help maintain FCC vehicles, including cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
Attend necessary training and continue education.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current; complete periodic driving tests if required and demonstrate proficiency operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
Maintain adequate liability coverage when using a personal vehicle to transport participants.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and clients in accordance with applicable non-disclosure and HIPAA policies.
Follow the Code of Conduct, Compliance Investigation Procedures, and quality assurance and HIPAA procedures.
Maintain and complete consumer progress notes daily or as needed, and maintain consumer records on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules; file and update information as required by funding sources.
Perform other reasonable related duties assigned by supervisors or management.