Direct Support Professional

5 days ago

Clarksville, Arkansas, United States Friendship Community Care Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Direct Support Professional works as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional quality of service and provide suitable activities in a safe and healthy environment within the home and community setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist Clients with Daily Living Skills: Assist clients with basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including but not limited to: showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.
  • Transportation Services: Provide transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed, requiring a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
  • Communication and Documentation: Maintain good communication via appropriate means (Facility logbook, staff meeting, etc.) between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift. Accurately complete all documentation required by FCC, including Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other required documentation as deemed necessary.
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Compliance: Strictly follow and complete necessary documentation and maintenance of records as required for FTA vehicles and maintain all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
  • Incident Reporting and Emergency Response: Report incidents and/or emergencies to supervisor or delegated authority immediately. This is a safety-sensitive position.
  • Client Plan of Care: Assist in the formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of the clients' Plan of Care to ensure that treatment is carried out and good health, safety, and security are prioritized.
  • Medication Management: Follow proper medication management guidelines and assist in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
  • Recreational Activities: Organize and carry out recreational activities for clients.
  • Professional Conduct: Firm expectation for good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCC's dress code, and appropriate actions. Treat clients and their families with dignity and respect at all times. The Direct Support Professional is a direct reflection of FCC and must represent our mission in all that is done.
  • Maintenance and Housekeeping: Assist in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning. Assist in the maintenance of FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
  • Training and Development: Attend necessary training and continuing education.
  • Liability Insurance and Driving Requirements: Provide proof of liability insurance and keep current. Might be required to undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans. Employee may also be required to drive their personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., Senior Center Programs, and Clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care's Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

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.

Language Skills:

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.

Mathematical Skills:

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 percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense 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.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurances & HIPAA procedures:

  • The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.
  • Consumers' progress notes must 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.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a safety-sensitive function. Must be able to pass background checks/drug screen and maintain a clean driving record along with a valid AR driver's license and reliable transportation with state minimum liability insurance.

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