Direct Support Professional (DSP) #H09

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE INC•Russellville, AR

23h•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, and accurately completing all required documentation. The position also entails strictly following documentation for FTA vehicles and Medicaid guidelines, reporting incidents, assisting in client Plan of Care, following medication management, organizing recreational activities, and serving as a positive role model. Additionally, the DSP will assist in the maintenance of FCC facilities, grounds, and vehicles, attend necessary training, and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA policies. This is a safety-sensitive, full-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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 (if using personal vehicle)
Maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants

Nice To Haves

Two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals

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
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