About This Role
Working as a Direct Support Professional involves being part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality service and engaging activities in a safe and healthy environment, both within the home and community settings. This role is central to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting
- Provide transportation to and from activities and appointments
- Maintain communication and documentation via facility logbook, staff meetings, and FCC-required forms such as Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Worksheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, Monthly Attendance Logs, and other required documentation
- Follow and complete necessary documentation for FTA vehicles and maintain all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines
- Report incidents and emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately
- Assist in the formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care
- Follow proper medication-management guidelines and assist in monitoring and documentation
- Organize and carry out recreational activities for clients
- Exemplify professional appearance and behavior consistent with FCC’s dress code and mission
- Treat clients and their families with dignity and respect
- Assist in maintaining FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functional
- Assist in the maintenance of FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and preventive maintenance
- Attend necessary training and continues education
- Provide proof of liability insurance and maintain coverage
- Undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency with motor vehicles, including passenger vans, and may drive personal vehicles if required, maintaining adequate liability coverage
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or at least two years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals
- Valid Arkansas driver’s license
- Ability to read, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to present information to clients and staff
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding, follow written, oral, or diagram instructions, and interpret schedules or diagrams
- Regular use of hands, standing, walking, reaching, speaking
