Direct Support Professional (DSP) #2055

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Des Arc, AR

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team to provide high-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, recreational activities, medication procedures, and implementation of their Plans of Care. It also involves accurate documentation, communication with colleagues, maintaining facilities and vehicles, and protecting the confidentiality and dignity of clients and their families. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Valid Arkansas driver's license.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and interpret varied instructions.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current; maintain adequate liability coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.

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 and from activities and appointments as needed.
Communicate client needs and progress toward Plans of Care to staff through appropriate channels, such as facility logbooks and staff meetings, by the end of each shift.
Complete required documentation accurately, including behavioral and incident reports, complaint forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, and attendance logs.
Complete required FTA vehicle records and maintain 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 client 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 behavior and appearance, follow the dress code, and treat clients and their families with dignity and respect.
Help maintain FCC facilities and grounds in a clean, orderly, and functional condition.
Help maintain FCC vehicles, including cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
Attend required training and continue education.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current; maintain adequate coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Undergo periodic driving tests if required and demonstrate proficiency operating motor vehicles, including passenger vans.
Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning Friendship Community Care, Inc. and its clients in compliance with applicable non-disclosure and HIPAA policies.
Follow the Code of Conduct, Compliance Investigation Procedures, and Quality Assurance and HIPAA procedures.
Maintain consumer progress notes daily or as needed, keep consumer records on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules, and file and update records as prescribed by funding sources.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by supervisors or management.