Community-Based DSP: Empowering Kids to Thrive

KAHAK ID INC; Fairfield (ID); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahak Health Services in Idaho is seeking a Community-Based Supports DSP to help children with developmental disabilities become more independent and integrated in their community. You will support participation in age-appropriate activities and practice skills learned in therapy settings, without replacing school or primary caregiver roles.

Responsibilities include reinforcing communication and social skills, assisting with daily living, providing transportation, and maintaining safety while

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Six months of supervised experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
• Complete competency coursework for Community-Based Supports.
• Receive instruction in the needs of the participant and demonstrate the ability to provide services according to the plan of service.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Satisfactorily complete an Idaho criminal history and background check.

Responsibilities

• Support the child's participation in community activities and events identified on their plan of service.
• Reinforce skills such as communication, socialization, personal care, mobility, relationship-building, and participation in leisure and community activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living and support skill development in natural community settings.
• Provide transportation to approved activities.
• Monitor for safety and maintain a healthy, safe environment for the individual and yourself.
• Follow each child's plan of service and complete required program documentation/progress notes for every visit.

Skills

Age 18+

Experience with children with DD

CPR and First Aid

Tools

Idaho Background Check

Job description

Kahak Health Services in Idaho is seeking a Community-Based Supports DSP to help children with developmental disabilities become more independent and integrated in their community. You will support participation in age-appropriate activities and practice skills learned in therapy settings, without replacing school or primary caregiver roles.

Responsibilities include reinforcing communication and social skills, assisting with daily living, providing transportation, and maintaining safety while