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Arkansas Quality Therapy - Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) Little Rock, AR Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Flexible schedules: Weekends and overnights are needed! Our company provides 24-hour care to our clients. We are looking for flexible staff to assist when needed. Group Setting Summary: Direct Service Professionals will provide direct care services to individuals in groups. They are also responsible for maintaining the day-to-day activities of the client’s home and community in a team setting. Essential Duties • Become familiar with the client's medical needs, medications, diagnoses, strengths and limitations, etc. • Monitor, support, and follow daily schedules and routines • Follow Individual Service Habilitation Plan goals and objectives • Discuss with the client, as necessary, issues regarding problem-solving, information sharing, and crisis intervention • Assist the client in maintaining a clean and orderly home environment. • Assist client with independent living skills (i.e. budgeting, shopping, cooking, cleaning, hygiene, laundry, etc.) • Accompany the client into the community to engage in age/developmentally appropriate-activities • Develop a schedule/calendar of activities for the clients • Complete daily progress notes and service information in the client Communication Book • Maintain an open line of communication with the team members (client, other staff, supervisor, and case manager) • Attend team meetings to provide input on organizational and behavioral issues, etc. • Consult with the Supervisor each week about any outstanding issues that need to be addressed • Follow the Positive Behavior Plans of clients who have a plan created and collect data as appropriate • Assist client with administering medication • Ensure medication is in a lock box so that the client does not have access • Ensure the client is administered the appropriate dosage • Complete Incident Reports once an incident occurs and submit them to the Supervisor immediately Requirements Qualifications & Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty competently. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities: • Must have a valid Driver’s License • Must have reliable transportation • Must have and maintain current liability auto insurance • Must have a High School diploma or GED and/or 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities • Must have good communication skills (oral and written) • Must have adequate analytical and decision-making skills • Must possess knowledge regarding the needs of persons with disabilities • Must possess the ability to work with others and manage crises • Must be reliable and dependable • Must be trustworthy • Must maintain confidentiality • Must have good customer service skills Other Requirements • Maintain 12 hours of training in "Best Practices" for working with individuals who are Developmentally Disabled • Attend CPR/First Aid Training