Direct Support Professional (DSP) #H28

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality services and appropriate activities in a safe, healthy home and community environment. The role supports clients with daily living, personal care, treatment plans, recreation, transportation, and documentation while prioritizing their health, safety, security, dignity, and confidentiality. This is a safety-sensitive fill-in position with varying days and hours. The job description states that duties may change and that other reasonable related duties may be assigned by supervisors or management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Valid driver’s license; a valid Arkansas Driver’s License is required for transportation duties.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to perform the listed essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Provide proof of liability insurance and maintain current coverage; maintain adequate liability coverage for a personal vehicle used to transport participants.
May be required to undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA, Code of Conduct, compliance investigation, documentation, and record-maintenance procedures.

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, following applicable vehicle, mileage, billing, and Medicaid documentation requirements.
Communicate client needs and progress toward plans of care to staff through appropriate channels, including facility logbooks and staff meetings, by the end of the shift.
Complete required documentation accurately, including behavioral and incident reports, complaint forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, attendance logs, and other required records.
Report incidents and emergencies immediately to supervisors or delegated authorities.
Assist with formulation, management, revision, and implementation of clients’ Plans of Care.
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 organization’s dress code, and treat clients and their families with dignity and respect.
Help maintain FCC facilities, grounds, and vehicles, including cleanliness, order, function, and preventive maintenance.
Attend required training and continue education.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current; demonstrate driving proficiency if required and maintain adequate liability coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintain confidentiality of information about Friendship Community Care, Inc. and its clients in accordance with the organization’s Non-Disclosure and HIPAA policies.
Follow Quality Assurance and HIPAA procedures, complete consumer progress notes daily or as needed, maintain consumer records on the required weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules, and file and update records as prescribed by funding sources.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or management.