Direct Support Professional (DSP) #1444

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

6d•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. Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed is also a key responsibility. The role requires maintaining good communication between staff regarding clients' needs and progress, accurately completing all required documentation, and strictly following documentation and maintenance of records as required for FTA vehicles and Medicaid guidelines. Reporting incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors immediately is crucial. The position involves assisting in the formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care, following proper medication management guidelines, and organizing recreational activities. Employees are expected to be good role models through appropriate physical appearance and actions, treating clients and their families with dignity and respect, and representing the company's mission. Maintenance of facilities, grounds, and vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance, is also part of the role. Attending necessary training and continuing education is required. Employees may be required to undergo periodic driving tests and may need to use their personal vehicle for transportation, maintaining adequate liability coverage. Maintaining confidentiality of all information is paramount, in compliance with company policies and HIPAA. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned. The organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.

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.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must provide proof of liability insurance and keep 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.
To adhere to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training.

Nice To Haves

The employee frequently is required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

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, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other required documentation.
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.
Will always treat 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.