Direct Support Professional (DSP) #1509

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE INC•Russellville, AR

42d•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 environment in clients’ homes and communities. The role supports clients with daily living and personal care, transportation, recreation, medication procedures, and implementation of each client’s Plan of Care. It also includes accurate and timely documentation, communication with staff and supervisors, and maintaining facilities, grounds, and vehicles. The position is safety-sensitive and requires confidentiality, respectful treatment of clients and families, and compliance with organizational, Medicaid, and HIPAA procedures. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in Russellville, Arkansas.

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 and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and interpret instructions in varied formats.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly using hands and talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, reaching, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and tasting or smelling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Ability to meet the position’s vision requirements, including close and color vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Must comply with confidentiality, Quality Assurance, and HIPAA 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; maintain required vehicle and mileage documentation.
Communicate clients’ needs and progress toward their plans of care to staff through appropriate channels by the end of each shift.
Complete required organizational documentation accurately, including behavioral and incident reports, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, and attendance logs.
Maintain records and documentation for FTA vehicles and keep mileage and billing forms compliant with Medicaid guidelines.
Immediately report incidents and emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities.
Assist with the 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 dress code, and treat clients and families with dignity and respect.
Assist with maintaining clean, orderly, and functioning facilities and grounds, as well as clean and properly maintained vehicles.
Attend required training and continue education.
Provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current; demonstrate driving proficiency when required and maintain adequate coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational non-disclosure and HIPAA policies.
Follow Quality Assurance and HIPAA procedures, complete consumer progress notes daily or as needed, and maintain and update consumer records on the required schedules.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by supervisors or management.