Hybrid Direct Support Professional (WA) bei ERC, Inc.

Job Summary: 

 The Direct Support Professional establishes a secure and positive environment that nurtures the client’s self-expression, needs, and goals. Provides support, supervision, and training to individuals with disabilities served in the Medicaid Waiver Program.  Provides services in the home, at school/work, or in the community. Completes documentation of service provided. Provides independent life skills support services to clients. This position requires one-on-one staffing to client up to multiple clients during shifts. 

 Supervisory Responsibility:  No supervisory responsibility may explain work instructions to others.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Assists individuals with independent living skills (i.e., bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, dressing, brushing teeth, cutting nails, laundry, housekeeping, and meal preparation). 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the home, informing the Waiver Office about any broken/inoperable items, locking up medication and toxic chemicals, and reporting any problems that could cause injuries or illness. 
• Assists with planning weekly menus, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritional meals. Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with posted menus
• Provides training and support in areas identified in the PCSP plan and behavior management. Provide training to clients as outlined in the PCSP to meet their goals.
• Participate in the development of the PCSP goals. 
• Support the needs and goals of each client by taking them to medical appointments, to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreational activities, and encouraging them to socialize with peers. 
• Provides non-Medicaid transportation to enable individuals to access the waiver and other community services and resources. 
• Transports clients to and from home to work and or community outings as needed.
• Ensures individual's rights are honored. 
• Accurately completes documentation pertaining to goals and daily t-logs in a timely manner. Completes other documentation that may consist of travel logs, goal/objective data sheets, progress notes, case notes, communication logs, time sheets, billing sheets, MAR and etc.
• Implement approved emergency procedures in the event of a fire, earthquake, or other natural disasters. 
• Communicate on a regular basis with Waiver Office, day programs, and other service providers and agencies as needed
• Report special incidents and suspected client abuse according to applicable laws and regulations including completing General Event Report (GER) forms and reporting to the Waiver Office. 
• Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education and training. 
• Administer medications to individuals and follow the five rights for verification purposes
• Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Qualifications - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities include: 

• Ability to communicate effectively with consumers, clients, and staff.  
• Ability to read and interpret documents, reports, or manuals. 
• Ability to understand and operate computer systems and programs i.e., Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, prepare documents; interpret and develop spreadsheets.  
• Valid state Driver’s License. 
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Valid vehicle registration 
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and complete general business documents, regulatory/licensure manuals, etc. 
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in related fields.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment 
• Knowledgeable of clients’ rights 
• Have reliable transportation and/or the ability to access transportation services required as appropriate. 

Work Environment: 

• The work environment is consistent with a typical home setting.
• Exposure to the outdoor elements is typical for the time of year and area of the community.
• May occasionally experience moderate noise levels.
• The work environment is in a client’s home in the community. 

Physical Demands: This role requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitious computer and phone use, talking to people, etc.. 

• Must be able to lift or push 50 lbs., on occasion
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. 

Travel: Less than 50% local travel is expected for this position. Will have to transport clients to and from the day programs, doctor appointments, grocery stores, etc. 

Required Education and Experience: 

• Minimum level of education required – High School Education Required, or GED or equivalent. 
• Minimum years of experience required – One (1) year of relevant, supervised work experience with a public health, human services, or other community served agency.

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 18 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.
  2. Be certified to perform CPR and first aid within 30 days of employment.

Other Duties: As required to fulfill the ERC mission

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