Direct Support Professional (DSP) #4007

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Springdale, AR

12d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality services and appropriate activities in a safe, healthy environment in clients’ homes and communities. The role supports clients’ daily living and personal care, helps carry out and monitor their plans of care, and promotes their health, safety, dignity, and independence. The position also involves transportation, documentation, communication with coworkers, medication-management support, recreation, and upkeep of facilities and vehicles. This is a safety-sensitive position. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM during the school year, plus Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:15 PM. During summer, the schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours flex.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Valid driver’s license; transportation duties specify a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

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 staff-to-staff about clients’ needs and progress toward their plans of care using appropriate methods, such as 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.
Immediately report incidents and emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities.
Assist with formulating, managing, revising, and following 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 appearance and behavior, follow the organization’s dress code, and treat clients and their families with dignity and respect.
Help maintain FCC facilities and grounds in 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; undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency in operating motor vehicles, including passenger vans, if required.
Maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the organization’s non-disclosure and HIPAA policies.
Follow the Code of Conduct, compliance investigation procedures, and Quality Assurance and HIPAA procedures.
Complete consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed, maintain records on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules, and file and update information as required by funding sources.
Perform other reasonable related duties assigned by supervisors or management.