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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must have a valid 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.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must provide proof of liability insurance and keep current.
• May 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.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Arkansas Driver's License is required for providing transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.
• Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed.
• Maintaining good communication between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
• Accurately completing all required documentation, such as Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, and Monthly Attendance Logs.
• Strictly following and completing necessary documentation and maintenance of records for FTA vehicles and maintaining all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Reporting incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately.
• Assisting in the formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care.
• Following proper medication management guidelines and assisting in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organizing and carrying out recreational activities for the clients.
• Maintaining good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance and actions.
• Treating the client and their families with dignity and respect.
• Assisting in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning.
• Assisting in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
• Attending necessary training and continuing education.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.
• Adhering to and complying with all Quality Assurance’s & HIPAA procedures.
• Maintaining consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
• Maintaining consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
• Filing all information in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

Benefits

• Proof of liability insurance and keep current.