Direct support professional (dsp) #2049

Job Details:

Job Location: Austin - Austin, AR 72007

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Weekend

Job Category: Direct Support Professionals

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 10 hours flex

Education level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

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

Essential duties include the following but are not considered an inclusive list:

• Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks.
• Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed, for which a valid Arkansas Driver's 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.
• Responsible for reporting 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 the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
• Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the clients.
• Will assist in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly and functioning.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.

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:

• 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.

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.