Direct Support Professional (DSP) #4006

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) 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 and personal tasks, transportation, recreational activities, and implementation of their Plans of Care. It also includes maintaining accurate records, communicating client needs and progress, following medication and safety procedures, and helping maintain FCC facilities and vehicles. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires confidentiality and adherence to FCC, HIPAA, Medicaid, and vehicle-related procedures. The position is part-time in Bentonville, Arkansas, with a day shift schedule of four flexible hours on Friday and eight flexible hours each on Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Valid driver's license; the posting specifies a valid Arkansas driver's license for transportation duties.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and communicate effectively one-on-one and in small groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and interpret a variety of instructions.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's safety-sensitive responsibilities and follow documentation, confidentiality, medication, vehicle, and compliance procedures.

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 and from activities and appointments as needed.
Communicate client needs and progress toward Plans of Care to staff through appropriate means, such as the facility logbook and staff meetings, by the end of each shift.
Complete required FCC 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 preventive maintenance.
Attend required training and continue education.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current; undergo driving tests and demonstrate vehicle-operation proficiency if required; maintain adequate liability coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Friendship Community Care’s Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.
Follow the Code of Conduct, Compliance Investigation Procedures, Quality Assurance requirements, and HIPAA procedures; maintain and update consumer progress notes and records at required intervals.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by a supervisor or management.