Direct Support Professional (DSP) #3093
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality services and provide appropriate activities in a safe, healthy environment in clients’ homes and communities. This Fill-In position has variable days and hours and is based in Springdale, Arkansas. The role supports clients’ daily living needs, helps implement their Plans of Care, and contributes to their health, safety, and well-being. It also involves transportation, documentation, communication, medication-management support, recreational activities, and upkeep of facilities and vehicles. This is a safety-sensitive position. The employee must maintain client and organizational confidentiality in accordance with Friendship Community Care policies and HIPAA requirements, follow applicable quality-assurance and compliance procedures, and complete and maintain required consumer records. Other reasonable related duties may be assigned by supervisors or management, and job duties may change as organizational needs arise.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
- Valid driver’s license; an Arkansas driver’s license is required for transportation duties.
- 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 calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to use commonsense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and interpret varied instructions.
- Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
- Maintain proof of liability insurance; maintain adequate liability coverage for a personal vehicle when it is used to transport participants.
- Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA, quality-assurance, and organizational conduct requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, and financial budgeting.
- Provide transportation to activities and appointments as needed.
- Communicate with staff about clients’ needs and progress toward their Plans of Care through appropriate channels, such as facility logbooks and staff meetings, by the end of each shift.
- Accurately complete required FCC documentation, including behavioral and incident reports, complaint forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, attendance logs, and other required records.
- Complete required FTA vehicle records and maintenance documentation, and maintain 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 through on 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 conduct and appearance, follow FCC’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; demonstrate driving proficiency in periodic driving tests if required, and maintain adequate liability coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
- Maintain confidentiality of information concerning FCC and its clients in compliance with the organization’s Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.
- Follow the Code of Conduct, Compliance Investigation Procedures, and other quality-assurance and HIPAA procedures; maintain and update consumer progress notes and records as prescribed.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor or management.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
