Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part Time

This job opportunity is part time employment, with the following available shifts:

• Every Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm-6am.
• Weekend Shifts, every weekend, 9am - 9pm, Saturdays & Sundays.
• Weekend Shift, every weekend, 7am Saturdays through 9pm Sundays.

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Classification: Part-Time, Permanent

Department: Community Support Services

Reports to: Staff Supervisor

Designation: Non-Safety Sensitive

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support and assistance according to the individual needs of clients receiving services from the Community Support Services Program as prescribed in his/her Individual Services/Habilitation Plan. They provide companionship, guidance, and assistance in activities of daily living to one or more people within the Community Support Services Program. The Direct Support Professional will receive a pre-assigned schedule. It is essential that they demonstrate professionalism, a respect for confidentiality and a commitment to the agency's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Client Monitoring

a. Supervise client’s activities to ensure their health and safety.

b. Track client’s progress towards their goals stated in the Individual Service Plan.

c. Monitor client’s general condition, appearance, and relay any concerns to the appropriate Staff Supervisor.

• Documentation

a. Log detailed habilitation activities/daily outcomes.

b. Record medications taken by the client.

c. Report toileting or behavioral statistics, as required.

d. Record the client’s health condition daily and report this data in a timely manner.

e. Maintain client confidentiality.

• Personal Care and Community Integration

a. Provide assistance in these areas as specified by Individual Service Plan:

· Meal planning, preparation, and cooking.

· Cleaning

· Shopping and Money Management

b. Ensure client maintains good hygiene and provide assistance when necessary with:

· Toileting

· Bathing

· Dressing

· Dental Care

· Grooming

· Other necessary hygiene

c. Ensure medication is taken and/or given as prescribed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular communication with Staff Supervisor.
• Plan and implement activities which enhance the client’s opportunities for community integration to improve social development, interpersonal skills and to maintain appropriate behaviors.
• Participate and complete all training required by Sunshine School and Development Center and its licensing entities.

4. Other duties, as assigned, that support the agency mission.

This job description and the enumerated Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to provide general guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and tasks may be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor, or the agency as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet one of the follow requirements:
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• One year of relevant, supervised work experience with a public health, human services or other community services agency.
• Two years of verifiable successful experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Background clearance from the Child and Adult Abuse and Maltreatment Central Registry and Arkansas State Police criminal background check.
• Meet agency’s drug screening requirements.
• Basic computer skills and reliable access to the internet.

6. Essential physical and mental requirements to perform the duties of this position include:

Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time to ensure client safety.

Regularly required to talk and/or hear to communicate effectively and accurately with varied individuals and groups. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, write or type information that must be documented. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must often lift and/or assist with physical transfers up to 60 pounds unassisted, 120 pounds assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week.

• Experience providing personal care services – preferred.
• Experience working directly with people who have developmental disabilities - preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, liability insurance, and a clean driving record.

10. Meet the agency’s requirements for drug screening.

Days/Hours: DSPs provide service to clients 24/7, 365 days per year. Individual employee schedule will vary based on the staffing needs and availability.

This job description does not represent a contract of employment and is not meant to alter the at-will status of an employee’s employment in any way. It is subject to change at any time, without prior notice, as needed to support the agency mission.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12