Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Personal Care - For IMMEDIATE HIRE

Job Location: Rogers - C/S - Rogers, AR

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Day

Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 6 hours flex each day

Pay: $13.50

Summary The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team delivering superior quality service and providing appropriate activities in a safe and healthy environment within the home and community setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks—including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.

Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed; a valid Arkansas Driver's License is required.

Maintains good communication via appropriate means (facility logbook, staff meetings, etc.) regarding clients’ needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.

Accurately completes all documentation required by FCC, such as behavioral reports, incident reports, compliance forms, personal care worksheets, requisitions, maintenance forms, progress reports, monthly attendance logs, and other required documentation.

Strictly follows and completes necessary documentation and maintenance of records for FTA vehicles, maintaining all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.

Reports incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately; this is a safety‑sensitive position.

Assists in the formulation, management, revision, and follow‑through of the client’s Plan of Care, ensuring that treatment is carried out and good health, safety, and security are prioritized.

Follows proper medication management guidelines and assists in monitoring and documenting these procedures.

Organizes and carries out recreational activities for the clients.

Maintains good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adherence to FCC dress code, and appropriate actions.

Treats the client and their families with dignity and respect, representing FCC’s mission.

Assists in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning.

Assists in the maintenance of FCC vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.

Attends necessary training and continues education.

Provides proof of liability insurance and keeps it current.

Might be required to undergo periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency in operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans. Employees may also be required to drive personal vehicle for transport.

Confidentiality Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients, in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non‑Disclosure Policy and HIPAA policies.

Quality Assurance & Compliance Follows Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as covered in new employee training.

Maintains consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on prescribed forms.

Maintains consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly, filing information as required by funding sources.

Work Environment The work environment is moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 2+ years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.

Valid driver’s license required.

Language skills: ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.

Mathematical/computer skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in whole numbers, fractions, decimals; understand rate, ratio, percentage; interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning ability: apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form; interpret various instruction formats.

Physical demands: use hands frequently; stand, walk, reach; sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; taste, smell; lift or move up to 100 pounds; require close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

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