Direct Support Professional Part Time - Independent Case Management, Inc

Job Description

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We are looking for awesome candidates for a  Direct Support Professional Part Time position in Fayetteville, AR

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9a-5p

Salary: $10.75 per hour

Working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) can be a very rewarding job. You will assist our customers, persons with developmental disabilities, with daily living activities at their home and/or in the community.

However, it isn’t always an easy job. The responsibilities for a Direct Support Professional range from light housekeeping to preparing meals to personal grooming/hygiene or taking the customer on errands. This position also works with our customer on achieving agreed-upon goals.

What are the primary responsibilities for a Direct Support Professional?

• A DSP provides quality care, direction, guidance, and help to customers with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, planning menus, dressing, grooming, taking medication and/or administering treatments, and housework. 
• A DSP helps customers make and keep appointments, provides or arranges transportation to run errands and serves as a companion.
• A DSP helps customer achieve agreed-upon plans and goals to improve quality of life and integration into the community
• A DSP provides written daily updates of each shift’s activities using an online platform

The Qualifications/Experience for a Direct Support Professional are:  

• Must have a passion and desire to help and serve others
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be able to drive an automobile and maintain an acceptable driving record

All ICM employees must be able to pass a drug screen, criminal background, Adult background and Child protective background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.