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Direct Support Professional - Caregiver

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United States , Little Rock

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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
  • While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas
  • Employee has access to all protected health information of the individuals directly served by this person, except psychotherapy notes

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

Work Type:
On-site work
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