Direct Support Professional (DSP) #A04

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

22h•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 position is safety sensitive and involves assisting clients with basic living skills, personal tasks, transportation, and maintaining communication and documentation. The role also includes assisting in the formulation and follow-through of client's Plan of Care, medication management, organizing recreational activities, and maintaining FCC facilities and vehicles. The professional is expected to be a good role model, treat clients and families with dignity and respect, and adhere to confidentiality policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals
Valid Arkansas 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
Proof of liability insurance (for personal vehicle use)
Ability to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans
Adherence to Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies

Responsibilities

Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks. These include but are not limited to; 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
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