Community-Based DSP for Kids: Empower & Include

KAHAK ID INC; Idaho; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahak Health Services in Idaho seeks a Community-Based Supports DSP to help children with developmental disabilities become more independent and integrated in their community. You will support the child's participation in community activities, reinforce communication and daily living skills, provide transportation to activities, and document progress as per plan of service.

This role emphasizes safety, collaboration with families and team, and delivering services in natural settings, not

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have at least six (6) months of supervised experience working with children with developmental disabilities. This can be met through prior paid employment, a university practicum, or an internship; or through on-the-job supervised experience — a minimum of six hours of job shadowing before delivering services, plus weekly face-to-face supervision for six months while delivering services.
• Complete Department-approved 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 through the Idaho Background Check Unit.

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

Job description

Kahak Health Services in Idaho seeks a Community-Based Supports DSP to help children with developmental disabilities become more independent and integrated in their community. You will support the child's participation in community activities, reinforce communication and daily living skills, provide transportation to activities, and document progress as per plan of service.

This role emphasizes safety, collaboration with families and team, and delivering services in natural settings, not