DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL- T34
Company: Friendship Community Care
Location: Mountainburg
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Schedule: Sat & Sun 9:00 am- 3:00 pmPay: $12.35Job Location:
Mountain View, AR - Direct Support Professional Position Type: Part
Time Education Level: High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
SUMMARY: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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
- Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal
tasks. These include but are not limited to; showers, dressing,
housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals and
financial budgeting
- Providing transportation to and from activities and
appointments as needed, for which a valid Arkansas Drivers License
is required.
- Responsible for maintaining 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 completes all documentation that is required by FCC.
Examples are, 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
- Strictly follow and complete necessary documentation and
maintenance of records as is required for FTA vehicles and maintain
all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid
guidelines
- Responsible to report incidents and/or emergencies to
supervisor or delegated authority immediately. This is a safety
sensitive position.
- Assists 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 is
prioritized.
- Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in
the monitoring and documentation of these procedures
- Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the
clients
- Firm expectation for good role modeling for clients through
appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCCs dress code, and
appropriate actions
- Will treat the client 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
- Will assist in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds,
keeping them clean, orderly and functioning
- Will assist in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring
cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance
- Attend necessary training and continuing education
- Will provide proof of liability insurance and keep current
- Might be required to undergo periodic driving test and
demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle,
including passenger vans. Employee may also be required to drive
his/her personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability
coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport
participants.
- Will 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 Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA
Policies.This job description is not intended to be all inclusive,
and employee will also perform other reasonable related business
duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as
required.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.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 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.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 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.Friendship
Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits
Discrimination and Harassment of any Kind. Friendship Community
Care is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity
for all employees and to providing employees with a work
environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment
decisions at Friendship Community Care based on business needs, job
requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race,
color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex
(including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,
HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,
marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or
present military service, family medical history or genetic
information, family or parental status, or any other status
protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we
operate. Friendship Community Care will not tolerate discrimination
or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Friendship
Community Care encourages applicants of all ages.Valid Driver's
License, Clear Background and Drug Screen
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