Direct Support Professional (DSP) #1564

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

24d•Hybrid

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, adherence to medication management guidelines, organization of recreational activities, and acting as a positive role model. The DSP is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of facilities and vehicles, attending training, and maintaining confidentiality. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Must 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 provide proof of liability insurance and keep current.
May be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
May be required to drive his/her personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Valid Arkansas Driver's License is required for providing transportation.

Responsibilities

Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation and planning, 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 completes 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 follows and completes necessary documentation and maintenance of records for FTA vehicles and maintains all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
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.
Provides good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCCs dress code, and appropriate actions.
Treats the client and their families with dignity and respect.
Assists in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning.
Assists in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
Attends necessary training and continues education.
Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.
Maintains and completes consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
Maintains consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
Files all information in consumers’ records as needed and updates as prescribed by funding sources.