Community-Based DSP: Help Kids Thrive & Explore

KAHAK ID INC; Idaho City (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahak Health Services in Idaho City seeks a Community-Based Supports DSP to help children with developmental disabilities become more independent and integrated in their community.

You will support skill development in natural settings, provide transportation to activities, follow the child’s plan of service, and maintain documentation. Minimum qualifications include 18+, six months' supervised experience, coursework, CPR/First Aid, and background check.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children

Supervised experience

Documentation skills

Education

competency coursework - Community-Based Supports

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Kahak Health Services in Idaho City seeks a Community-Based Supports DSP to help children with developmental disabilities become more independent and integrated in their community.

You will support skill development in natural settings, provide transportation to activities, follow the child’s plan of service, and maintain documentation. Minimum qualifications include 18+, six months' supervised experience, coursework, CPR/First Aid, and background check.