Direct Support Professional (DSP) #W1494

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

1d•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 and daily personal tasks, providing transportation, maintaining good communication among staff regarding client needs and progress, and accurately completing all required documentation. The position also entails strictly following documentation and maintenance records for FTA vehicles, reporting incidents and emergencies, assisting in the formulation and follow-through of client Plans of Care, adhering to medication management guidelines, and organizing recreational activities. Direct Support Professionals are expected to be good role models, treat clients and families with dignity and respect, assist in the maintenance of FCC facilities, grounds, and vehicles, attend necessary training, and maintain confidentiality of all information. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must maintain the minimum level of auto liability insurance.
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 including regularly using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear; frequently standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms; frequently sitting; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and tasting or smelling; occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds; and specific vision abilities including 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, for which a valid Arkansas Driver's License is required.
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. Examples are, Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other required documentation as deemed necessary.
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. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.
Perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
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.