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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must also 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.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• 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.
• Responsible for maintaining good communication 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, such as Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, and Monthly Attendance Logs.
• 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.
• Provides good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCCs dress code, and appropriate actions.
• Treats the client and their families with dignity and respect.
• Assists in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning.
• Assists in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
• Attend necessary training and continue education.
• Provide proof of liability insurance and keep current.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.
• Consumers’ progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
• Consumers’ records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
• All information must be filed in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

Benefits

• Continuing education