Direct Support Professional

2 weeks ago

Springdale, Arkansas, United States Elizabeth Richardson Center Full time
Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional establishes a secure and positive environment that nurtures the client's self-expression, needs, and goals. This role requires one-on-one staffing to client up to multiple clients during shifts. The ideal candidate will provide support, supervision, and training to individuals with disabilities served in the Medicaid Waiver Program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists individuals with independent living skills, including bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, dressing, brushing teeth, cutting nails, laundry, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the home, informing the Waiver Office about any broken/inoperable items, locking up medication and toxic chemicals, and reporting any problems that could cause injuries or illness.
  • Assists with planning weekly menus, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritional meals.
  • Provides training and support in areas identified in the PCSP plan and behavior management.
  • Participates in the development of the PCSP goals.
  • Supports the needs and goals of each client by taking them to medical appointments, to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreational activities, and encouraging them to socialize with peers.
  • Provides non-Medicaid transportation to enable individuals to access the waiver and other community services and resources.
  • Transports clients to and from home to work and or community outings as needed.
  • Ensures individual's rights are honored.
  • Accurately completes documentation pertaining to goals and daily t-logs in a timely manner.
Requirements
  • Minimum level of education required - High School Education Required, or GED or equivalent.
  • Minimum years of experience required - One (1) year of relevant, supervised work experience with a public health, human services or other community served agency.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preferred level of education required - Bachelor Degree.
  • Preferred years of experience required - Two years' verifiable experience with individuals with developmental disabilities in a related field.
  • Preferred knowledge of programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
  • Preferred experience working with nonprofit organizations.

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