Direct Support Professional (DSP) #2361

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Bryant, AR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team that delivers superior quality of service and provides appropriate activities in a safe and healthy environment within the home and community setting. This role involves assisting clients with basic living skills, daily personal tasks, transportation, and maintaining clear communication between staff regarding client needs and progress. The position requires accurate documentation of various reports, adherence to medication management guidelines, and organization of recreational activities. A strong emphasis is placed on role modeling, treating clients and families with dignity and respect, and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of facilities and vehicles. The role also includes attending necessary training and continuing education, maintaining confidentiality, and performing other reasonable duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Must also have a valid driver's license.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proof of liability insurance and keep current.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Valid Arkansas Driver's License is required for providing transportation.
May be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
Employees may also be required to drive his/her personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.

Responsibilities

Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.
Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed.
Maintaining good communication between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
Accurately completing all documentation required by FCC, such as Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, and Monthly Attendance Logs.
Strictly following and completing necessary documentation and maintenance of records for FTA vehicles and maintaining all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
Reporting incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately.
Assisting in the formulation, management, revision and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care.
Following proper medication management guidelines and assisting in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
Organizing and carrying out recreational activities for the clients.
Providing good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance and actions.
Treating the client and their families with dignity and respect.
Assisting in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning.
Assisting in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
Attending necessary training and continuing education.
Maintaining confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.
Maintaining consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
Maintaining consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
Filing all information in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.