Direct Support Professional (DSP) #P09

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

19h•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. Essential duties include assisting clients in basic living skills, providing transportation, maintaining communication, completing required documentation, following medication management guidelines, organizing recreational activities, and maintaining confidentiality. The role requires adherence to the Code of Conduct, Compliance Investigation Procedures, and HIPAA policies. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level, and reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, individuals must meet specific qualification requirements related to education, experience, language, mathematical/computer skills, reasoning ability, and physical demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals
Valid Arkansas Driver's License
Proof of liability insurance (for personal vehicle if used for transport)
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
Ability to perform physical demands: regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

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
Responsible for maintaining good communication via appropriate means (Facility logbook, staff meeting, etc.) between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift
Accurately completes all documentation that is required by FCC, such as Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other required documentation
Strictly follow and complete necessary documentation and maintenance of records as is required for FTA vehicles and maintain all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines
Responsible for reporting incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately
Assists in the formulation, management, revision and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care to ensure that treatment is carried out and good health, safety and security is prioritized
Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures
Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the clients
Firm expectation for good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCCs dress code, and appropriate actions
Will always treat the client and their families with dignity and respect
Will assist in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning
Will assist in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance
Attend necessary training and continue education
Will provide proof of liability insurance and keep current
Might 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
Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients, in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies
Adhere to The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures
Maintain and complete consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on the prescribed forms
Maintain consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly
File all information in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources
Perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor