Direct Support Professional/Route Driver

2 weeks ago

Springdale, United States Elizabeth Richardson Center Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

The Direct Support Professional establishes a secure and positive environment that nurtures the client’s self-expression, needs, and goals. Teaching/Instructing and developing prevocational, vocational skills, alternative program skills, life skills and light assemble sub-contract work to adults with developmental disabilities. Responsible for training on individualized goals in a light assembly, work place environment with our clients. Provide safe transportation of clients on assigned routes.

Essential Job function include:

  • Train and/or assist clients in activities of daily living to include: Light assembly sub-contract work, effective communication in a work place setting, appropriate social skills, cleaning environment, etc.
  • Assure clients participate in and are informed of progress toward goals and objectives as written in the individual's program plan.
  • Assure clients’ rights and safety while treating others with dignity and respect in all situations as required by the Elizabeth Richardson Center Policies & Procedures and State/Federal guidelines.
  • Documents and submits client’s production, and time worked on a daily basis.
  • Document and submit clients’ daily goals, client attendance and documentation in Therap and DeTASO on a daily basis.
  • Document and submit required reports to supervisors as required by State/Federal guidelines including but not limited to behavior reports, incident reports, etc.
  • Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of work and break areas.
  • Provide safe transportation for all clients as directed by Supervisor.
  • Conduct daily safety check of van before and after all trips and immediately report any unsafe condition or potential problem to Transportation Supervisor.
  • Ensure wheel chair lifts are operated safely.

Qualifications - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities include:

  • Ability to communicate effectively with consumers, clients, and staff.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write detailed reports and correspondences. Demonstrates both verbal and written communication skills.
  • Skilled in operating computer systems and programs i.e., Microsoft word, Outlook, and Excel, and the ability to prepare documents; interpret and develop spreadsheets.
  • Knowledge of policies, procedure, regulations business initiatives and technologies.
  • Knowledgeable of adult learning training methods.
  • Ability to using a variety of training methods.
  • Ability to prepare training material and packets, as needed.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and timely with peers, subordinates and supervisors.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, reports or manuals.

Work Environment:

  • The work environment is typical of a warehouse environment.

Physical Demands: this role requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitious computer and phone computer, and talking to people, weight minimum, etc.).

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on occasion.

Travel: Less than 10% local travel excepted for this position.

Required Education and Experience: education and experience based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

  • Minimum level of education required – High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum years of experience required – One related experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Preferred Education and Experience: preferred education and experience based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

  • Preferred level of education required – Trade School or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Preferred years of experience required – Two or more years of related experience.
  • Preferred knowledge of programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
  • Preferred experience working with nonprofit organizations.
  • Previous work with state licensures and related annual audits a plus.

Additional Eligibility qualifications:

  • Must pass an extensive background check.
  • Must comply with drug testing requirements.
  • Reliable transportation is required.
  • If you are a van driver for ERC, you must have a valid Arkansas driver’s license, meet safe driver’s requirements and be 25 years of age.
  • Required and or Preferred Certificates for this job –
  • Licensure requirements- Must meet minimum licensure annual training requirements.
    1. This role includes licensure requirements for Administrators, Health & Safety, and HIPPA training.

Other Duties: As required to fulfill the ERC mission.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities and activities, and may change at any time with or without notice.

  • It is my responsibility to forward requests for reasonable accommodation in writing to the Human Resources Department.
  • It is my responsibility to notify Human Resources of any health condition that would impact the performance of essential position functions and/or any communicable disease or illness that has been contracted which would endanger staff or consumers during the normal course of performing essential position functions.

The employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.


“THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE JOB FOR PURPOSES OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT”

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, creed, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, family status, medical condition, family care leave, genetic predisposition or status as a covered veteran and other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ERC embraces the concepts of a diverse workforce, and applies this to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity, or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

ERC will take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

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