Direct Support Professional (DSP) #C52

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE INC•Clarksville, AR

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 the community. The role supports clients with daily living and personal care, helps carry out their Plans of Care, and promotes clients’ health, safety, security, dignity, and respect. This is a safety-sensitive position involving transportation of clients and responsibilities for maintaining related records and vehicles. The position requires accurate and timely documentation, communication with staff about clients’ needs and progress, adherence to medication-management procedures, and compliance with the organization’s quality assurance, Code of Conduct, and HIPAA policies. The employee may perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

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 settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and interpret varied instructions.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with basic living skills and personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, and financial budgeting.
Transport clients to activities and appointments as needed.
Communicate clients’ needs and progress toward their Plans of Care to staff through appropriate channels by the end of the shift.
Complete required organizational documentation accurately, including behavioral and incident reports, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, and attendance logs.
Maintain FTA vehicle records and 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.
Follow medication-management guidelines and assist with monitoring and documenting medication procedures.
Organize and carry out 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, grounds, and vehicles, including cleanliness and 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 confidentiality of information about Friendship Community Care, Inc. and its clients in accordance with organizational and HIPAA policies.
Follow quality assurance and compliance procedures, and maintain consumer progress notes and records at the required intervals.