Direct Support Professional (DSP) #P50

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works as part of 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’ daily living, health, safety, personal care, and progress toward their Plans of Care. It also involves maintaining accurate records, communicating client needs and progress, assisting with transportation, and helping maintain facilities and vehicles. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires confidentiality and compliance with applicable organizational, Medicaid, and HIPAA procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to communicate information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and interpret varied instructions or schedules.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
Ability to comply with confidentiality, safety, documentation, and organizational policies.

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 their Plans of Care to staff through appropriate means, 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, attendance logs, and other required records.
Complete required FTA vehicle records and maintain mileage and billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
Report incidents and emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately.
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 behavior and appearance, follow the organization’s dress code, and treat clients and their families with dignity and respect.
Help maintain FCC facilities and grounds in clean, orderly, and functioning condition.
Help keep FCC vehicles clean and ensure regular preventive maintenance.
Attend required training and continue education.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current; demonstrate driving proficiency when required and maintain adequate liability coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintain the confidentiality of information about Friendship Community Care, Inc. and its clients in accordance with non-disclosure and HIPAA policies.
Follow quality assurance, compliance, Code of Conduct, and HIPAA procedures; maintain client progress notes daily or as needed and client records on required weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules.
Perform other reasonable related duties assigned by a supervisor or management.