Direct Support Professional (DSP) #Z1471

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality services and appropriate activities in safe, healthy home and community settings. This is a part-time weekend position at Horizons Russellville in Russellville, Arkansas, scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The role supports clients with daily living, personal care, transportation, recreation, health and safety, and implementation of their Plans of Care. The position is safety sensitive and requires a valid Arkansas driver’s license. The employee must maintain confidentiality and comply with FCC, HIPAA, Medicaid, and other applicable documentation and quality assurance requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Valid driver’s license; the posting specifies an Arkansas driver’s license for transportation duties.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and interpret varied instructions.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FCC, HIPAA, Medicaid, and quality assurance requirements.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current.

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 and from activities and appointments as needed.
Communicate client needs and progress toward Plans of Care to staff through appropriate channels, such as facility logbooks and staff meetings, by the end of the shift.
Complete required FCC documentation accurately, including behavioral and incident reports, complaint forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, and attendance logs.
Maintain required FTA vehicle records and mileage and billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
Immediately report incidents and emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities.
Assist with formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of 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 the FCC dress code, and treat clients and families with dignity and respect.
Help maintain FCC facilities and grounds in a clean, orderly, and functional 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; complete periodic driving tests if required and demonstrate proficiency operating motor vehicles, including passenger vans.
Maintain adequate liability coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning Friendship Community Care, Inc. and its clients in accordance with the organization’s Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.
Follow the Code of Conduct, Compliance Investigation Procedures, and Quality Assurance and HIPAA procedures.
Maintain and complete consumer progress notes daily or as needed, maintain consumer records on required weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules, and file and update records as required by funding sources.
Perform other reasonable related duties assigned by supervisors or management.