Direct Support Professional (DSP) #A19

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

58d•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, and providing transportation. The position requires maintaining good communication between staff, completing accurate documentation, and adhering to all company policies and procedures, including those related to client care, medication management, and vehicle maintenance. The Direct Support Professional is expected to be a positive role model and treat clients and their families with dignity and respect, representing the company's mission in all interactions. 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.
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.

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, 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.
Accurately completing all required documentation, 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 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.
Maintaining 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 facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning.
Assisting in the maintenance of 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.
Adhering to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures.
Maintaining consumers' progress notes daily or as needed on 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.