Direct Support Professional (DSP) #1067

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE INC•Russellville, AR

20d•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. This role involves assisting clients with basic living skills, daily personal tasks, and providing transportation. The position requires maintaining good communication between staff, completing accurate documentation, and adhering to all facility and Medicaid guidelines. The Direct Support Professional is expected to be a role model for clients, treat them and their families with dignity and respect, and assist in maintaining facility and vehicle cleanliness. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all Quality Assurance and HIPAA procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Must 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 provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current.
May be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
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.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks. These include but are not limited to; showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals and financial budgeting
Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed, for which a valid Arkansas Driver's License is required.
Responsible for maintaining good communication via appropriate means (Facility logbook, staff meeting, etc.) 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. Examples are, Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other required documentation as deemed necessary
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. This is a safety sensitive position.
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
Firm expectation for good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCCs dress code, and appropriate actions
Will always treat the client and their families with dignity and respect. The Direct Support Professional is a direct reflection of FCC and must represent our mission in all that is done
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
Will provide proof of liability insurance and keep current
Might be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans. 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. This is a safety sensitive position.
Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance’s & HIPAA procedures: The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.
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.

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.
Maintaining good communication via appropriate means (Facility logbook, staff meeting, etc.) between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
Accurately completing all documentation 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 following and completing necessary documentation and maintenance of records for FTA vehicles and maintaining all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
Reporting incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately.
Assisting in the formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care to ensure treatment is carried out and good health, safety, and security are prioritized.
Following proper medication management guidelines and assisting in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
Organizing and carrying out recreational activities for the clients.
Providing good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCC's dress code, and appropriate actions.
Treating the client and their families with dignity and respect, representing FCC's mission in all actions.
Assisting in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning.
Assisting in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
Attending necessary training and continuing education.
Providing proof of liability insurance and keeping it current.
Maintaining confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients, in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.
Maintaining consumers' progress notes daily or as needed on prescribed forms.
Maintaining consumers' records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly, filing all information as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.