Hybrid Direct Support Professional/Route Driver (RI) bei Elizabeth Richardson Center

Job Summary: 

The Direct Support Professional establishes a secure and positive environment that nurtures the client’s self-expression, needs, and goals. Teaching/instructing and developing prevocational, vocational skills, alternative program skills, life skills, and light assembly sub-contract work to adults with developmental disabilities. Responsible for training on individualized goals in a light assembly, workplace environment with our clients. Provide safe transportation of clients on assigned routes.

Essential Job functions include: 

• Train and/or assist clients in activities of daily living to include: Light assembly sub-contract work, effective communication in a work place setting, appropriate social skills, cleaning environment, etc.   
• Assure clients participate in and are informed of progress toward goals and objectives as written in the individual's program plan. 
• Assure clients’ rights and safety while treating others with dignity and respect in all situations as required by the Elizabeth Richardson Center Policies & Procedures and State/Federal guidelines.
• Documents and submits the client’s production and time worked on a daily basis.
• Document and submit clients’ daily goals, client attendance, and documentation in Therap on a daily basis. 
• Document and submit required reports to supervisors as required by State/Federal guidelines, including but not limited to behavior reports, incident reports, etc. 
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of work and break areas.
• Provide safe transportation for all clients as directed by the Supervisor.
• Conduct daily safety checks of the van before and after all trips and immediately report any unsafe condition or potential problem to the Transportation Supervisor. 
• Ensure wheelchair lifts are operated safely.

Qualifications - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities include: 

• Ability to communicate effectively with consumers, clients, and staff.  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write detailed reports and correspondences. Demonstrates both verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in operating computer systems and programs i.e., Microsoft word, Outlook, and Excel, and the ability to prepare documents; interpret and develop spreadsheets.  
• Knowledge of policies, procedure, regulations business initiatives and technologies.
• Knowledgeable of adult learning training methods.
• Ability to using a variety of training methods.
• Ability to prepare training material and packets, as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively and timely with peers, subordinates and supervisors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, reports or manuals. 

Work Environment: 

• The work environment is typical of a warehouse environment.

Physical Demands: this role requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitious computer and phone computer, and talking to people, weight minimum, etc.). 

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on occasion.

Travel: Less than 10% local travel excepted for this position.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Minimum level of education required – High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum years of experience required – One related experience 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Additional Eligibility qualifications: 

• Must pass an extensive background check.
• Must comply with drug testing requirements.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• If you are a van driver for ERC, you must have a valid Arkansas driver’s license, meet safe driver’s requirements and be 25 years of age.
• Required and or Preferred Certificates for this job – 
• Licensure requirements- Must meet minimum licensure annual training requirements. 
  1. This role includes licensure requirements for Administrators, Health & Safety, and HIPPA training.

Other Duties: As required to fulfill the ERC mission.

“THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE JOB FOR PURPOSES OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT”