Direct Support Professional; DSP

Job Details

Job Location:

Russellville - C/S
- Russellville, AR 72802

Position Type:
Part Time

Job Shift: Evenings

Job Category:
Direct Support Professionals

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pay: $12.45

Education Level: High school diploma or general education development (GED)

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team that delivers superior quality of service and provides appropriate activities in a safe and healthy environment within the home and community setting.

• Assists clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.
• Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed, requiring a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Maintains good communication via appropriate means (facility logbook, staff meeting, etc.) regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
• Accurately completes all documentation required by FCC, such as behavioral reports, incident reports, complaint forms, personal care work sheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, monthly attendance logs, and other required documentation.
• Strictly follows and completes necessary documentation and maintenance of records for FTA vehicles, maintaining mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
• Reports 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 treatment is carried out and safety and security are prioritized.
• Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in monitoring and documenting procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for clients.
• Mentor clients through appropriate physical appearance, dress code, and respectful actions.
• Treats clients and families with dignity and respect, reflecting FCC’s mission.
• Assists in maintenance of FCC facilities, grounds, and vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and preventive maintenance.
• Attends necessary training and continues education.
• Provides proof of liability insurance and keeps it current.
• Undergoes periodic driving test and demonstrates proficiency in operating motor vehicles, including passenger vans; may be required to use personal vehicles with adequate liability coverage.
• Safely performs all duties in a safety-sensitive environment.

Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and clients, in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.

• Follows The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures.
• Maintains and completes consumer progress notes daily or as needed.
• Maintains consumer records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly as prescribed by funding sources.

Work environment allows for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Noisy level usually moderate.

• High school diploma or GED; or two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages; interpreting bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: applies commonsense understanding to instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must regularly use hands, speak, and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. Occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.