Direct Support Professional (DSP) #3048

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE INC•Russellville, AR

35d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works on an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality services and appropriate activities in a safe, healthy environment in clients’ homes and communities. The role supports clients with daily living skills, personal care, transportation, recreation, health and safety, and their plans of care. It also includes maintaining accurate client and vehicle documentation, communicating with coworkers, and helping keep FCC facilities, grounds, and vehicles clean and functional. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires confidentiality and compliance with FCC, HIPAA, and Medicaid procedures. The position is full-time, with an evening shift and a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 6.5 flex hours, and Friday, 12 flex hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Valid driver's license; an Arkansas driver's license is required for transportation duties.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to maintain current liability insurance and, when using a personal vehicle to transport participants, adequate liability coverage.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including passenger vans, and demonstrate proficiency if periodically tested.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow FCC, HIPAA, Medicaid, and compliance procedures.
Physical ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, reach, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, and financial budgeting.
Transport clients to and from 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, by the end of the 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.
Maintain FTA vehicle records and documentation, including 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 conduct recreational activities for clients.
Model appropriate conduct and appearance, follow the dress code, and treat clients and their families with dignity and respect.
Help maintain FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functional.
Help maintain FCC vehicles, including cleanliness and preventive maintenance.
Attend required training and continue education.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current; demonstrate driving proficiency in periodic driving tests if required, and maintain adequate liability coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FCC’s Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.
Follow the Code of Conduct, compliance investigation procedures, and quality assurance and HIPAA procedures; maintain and file client progress notes and records on required schedules and forms.
Perform other reasonable related duties assigned by the supervisor or management.