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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

Assists clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and financial budgeting.
Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments, requiring a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
Maintains communication between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care.
Completes all required documentation, including Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, and Monthly Attendance Logs.
Follows and documents necessary maintenance and records for FTA vehicles and maintains 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.
Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in monitoring and documentation.
Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the clients.
Provides good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance and adherence to dress code.
Treats clients and their families with dignity and respect, representing the organization's mission.
Assists in maintaining FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning.
Assists in maintaining FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
Attends necessary training and continues education.
Provides proof of liability insurance and keeps it current.
May undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency in operating a motor vehicle.
May be required to drive personal vehicles for participant transport and maintain adequate liability coverage.
Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and clients, in compliance with Non-Disclosure and HIPAA Policies.
Adheres to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures.
Maintains consumers' progress notes daily or as needed on prescribed forms.
Maintains consumers' records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly, filing information as needed and updated per funding sources.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 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.
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.
Frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must provide proof of liability insurance and keep it current.
May be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle.
May be required to drive personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage.

Skills

Basic living skills assistance
Daily personal task assistance
Housekeeping
Grocery shopping
Meal preparation and planning
Financial budgeting
Transportation coordination
Communication
Documentation
Medication management
Recreational activity organization
Role modeling
Client and family interaction
Facility and grounds maintenance
Vehicle maintenance
Training and continuing education
Liability insurance management
Driving proficiency
Confidentiality
HIPAA compliance

Location

Austin, AR 72007

Work Type

Part Time
Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, 10 hours flex

Experience Level

Two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals

Education Level

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Salary/Compensations

Undisclosed

About the Company

Friendship Community Care, Inc. (FCC) is an organization that provides services within the home and community setting.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.