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Easterseals Arkansas

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United States, Little Rock ▼
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Nursing

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Job Description:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care and independence of individuals at Easterseals Arkansas who have physical, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. The DSP will increase the independence of the individual by providing training and assistance on individualized goals and objectives for daily life skills in a supportive and positive learning environment. The DSP will support the health, safety and an active lifestyle of the individual served. The DSP will provide or assist with personal care activities.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in the assessment of the individuals strengths and needs
Provide input into the development of the individuals treatment plan (goals and objectives)
Implement individual treatment and behavioral plans using a variety of methodologies and best practices based on the needs of the individual
Ensure that all individuals remain actively engaged in meaningful activities according to their individual functional level
Record accurate and detailed documentation within required timeframes regarding each individuals progress in meeting goals and objectives, personal care, behavior reports and health and safety as required by the program
Maintain a safe and organized training area that supports learning and personal growth
Address challenging behaviors proactively and utilize positive behavior intervention to manage and promote improved behavior while remaining supportive of individuality
Assist individuals in recreational, social and community activities based on preference and individual plans
Monitor the health and safety of the individual at all times
Respond to and report unsafe conditions, environment and equipment to the Supervisor, verbally and in writing
Observe individuals for injury or bruises. Follow incident reporting procedures including documentation and submitting report to a Supervisor
Assist individuals by providing for special health care and personal care needs
Evaluate the individual for changes in emotional and/or physical status and report verbally and in writing any concerns to a Supervisor
Ensure that each individuals rights are protected
Use person first language and treat individuals with dignity and respect
Dress appropriately and professionally for the responsibilities of the position
May provide transportation to individuals served
Comply with work schedule as assigned by Supervisor
Ensure that the staff to individual served ratio as required by regulatory agencies are met at all times
Arrive prepared for scheduled or assigned job duties and responsibilities
Clock in and out before and after every shift or record time accurately and meet required time frames
Comply with Easterseals Arkansas and the programs attendance and leave procedures
Use a team approach to support and improve the health, behavioral and learning needs of the individuals served
Maintain a professional working relationship with all individuals served, families, co-workers and administrative staff at all times
Provide a timely and professional response and/or action to individuals served, their families, caregivers and other stakeholders
Complete annual training as required by Easterseals Arkansas and program licensing agency
Use tools and information from trainings to enhance the quality of services
While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas
Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer

Requirements:

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent OR at least one (1) year of verifiable experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Ability to read and the ability to follow, give and receive written and/or verbal instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Valid Arkansas Driver's License
First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment
Ability to obtain additional credentials based on future organizational and/or regulatory requirements
Ability to lift and transfer individuals according to weight guidelines for lifting

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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