Youth Community‑Based Support Specialist

KAHAK ID INC; Bellevue (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahak Health Services seeks a Community-Based Supports DSP to assist children with developmental disabilities in becoming more independent and integrated into their communities. You will support participation in community activities and help develop daily living skills in natural settings.

Role requires experience with children with developmental disabilities, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to follow individualized service plans with consistent documentation and safety focus.

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 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 seeks a Community-Based Supports DSP to assist children with developmental disabilities in becoming more independent and integrated into their communities. You will support participation in community activities and help develop daily living skills in natural settings.

Role requires experience with children with developmental disabilities, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to follow individualized service plans with consistent documentation and safety focus.