Direct Support Professional (DSP) #P16

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE INC•Russellville, AR

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality services and provide appropriate activities in a safe, healthy environment in clients’ homes and the community. The role supports clients with daily living skills, personal care, transportation, recreation, and implementation of their Plans of Care. It also includes maintaining accurate client, vehicle, and service documentation; reporting incidents and emergencies; following medication-management procedures; and helping maintain FCC facilities, grounds, and vehicles. The position requires respectful, professional conduct, protection of confidential information, and compliance with FCC quality-assurance, HIPAA, and other applicable 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.
Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use commonsense understanding to carry out written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including regularly using hands to handle objects, tools, or controls and talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, reaching, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and tasting or smelling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current.
Maintain adequate liability coverage on 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.
Transport clients to and from activities and appointments as needed.
Communicate client needs and progress toward Plans of Care to staff through appropriate channels, including facility logbooks and staff meetings.
Complete required documentation accurately, including behavioral and incident reports, complaint forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, and attendance logs.
Maintain required FTA vehicle records and mileage and billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
Report incidents and emergencies immediately 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 carry out recreational activities for clients.
Model appropriate conduct and appearance, follow FCC’s dress code, and treat clients and their families with dignity and respect.
Help maintain FCC facilities and grounds in a clean, orderly, functioning 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; demonstrate driving proficiency in periodic tests if required and maintain adequate liability coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintain confidentiality of information about Friendship Community Care, Inc. and clients in accordance with the organization’s Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.
Follow the Code of Conduct, Compliance Investigation Procedures, and applicable quality-assurance and HIPAA procedures.
Complete consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed, maintain records on required 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.