Competency 1 Demonstrates person-centered skills, values and attitudes Training Received: 1:1, Group, Formal education Enter supervisor initials and date when proficiency determined or reconfirmed for all elements of Competency 1 → Skill 1.1 Understands and communicates person-centered values basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.1.1. Articulates the value of choices in one’s life and offers individuals real choices in a variety of ways basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.1.2 Describes the value of natural supports and facilitates interactions with others in natural settings with persons without disabilities (other than those paid to support the individual) basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.1.3 Describes the value of community integration and supports individuals to locate and participate in community activities that reflect the individuals’ personal preferences and assures they are safe and accessible for them basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.1.4 Articulates that people with disabilities have unique needs and preferences and need supports tailored in different ways basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.1.5 Conveys an understanding of behavior as a means of communication basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.1.6 Serves as a model for DSPs by demonstrating skills, values and attitudes basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed Skill 1.2 Uses person-centered skills and methods basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of what is important TO and important FOR the individuals they support understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed
1.2.2 Describes and records new learning about the individuals they support understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.2.2 Listens to individuals and shares for planning, such as suggesting other services or supports available (including natural supports) that might be helpful in achieving desired outcomes for the individuals supported basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.2.3 Listens to and uses DSP input in assuring and improving program quality for the individuals supported basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed Skill 1.3 Provides person-centered support basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.3.1 Communicates respectfully, as demonstrated by age appropriate and person language, typical tone of voice; refrains from being condescending or parent-like basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.3.2 Pays close attention to both words and actions in understanding communication basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.3.3 Communicates effectively with individuals about support being provided (e.g. asking permission before touching, stating steps about to occur regarding transfers, etc) basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.3.4 Serves as a model for Direct Support Professionals by demonstrating respectful communication with individuals and others basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 1.3.5 Works with DSPs, behavioral consultants and others as needed to enhance the provision of positive behavioral supports basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed Competency 2 Understands and follows service requirements Training Received: 1:1, Group, Formal education Enter supervisor initials and date when proficiency determined or reconfirmed for all elements of Competency 2 →
Skill 2.1 Describes the services and supports they provide understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 2.1.1 Can describe the intent and focus of the service being provided basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 2.1.2 Can describe outcomes, support activities and instructions on Plans for Supports and protocols for individuals supported understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 2.1.3 Provides guidance to DSPs upon identifying deficiencies in documentation basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed Skill 2.2 Completes accurate and timely documentation basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 2.2.1 Can describe their core responsibilities within the agency for documentation basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 2.2.2 Maintains documentation and data collection that is timely, accurate and factual basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 2.2.3 Ensures that DSPs can locate and follow support plans basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 2.2.4 Answers questions and provides guidance to DSPs on individual Plans for Supports and methods of documenting the supports provided basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed Skill 2.3 Obtains guidance when appropriate and needed basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 2.3.1 Works cooperatively and collaboratively with individuals, families, co-workers, professionals and others basic understanding developing competent proficiency confirmed 2.3.2 Provides feedback to supervisor about effectiveness of behavior support plans and ease of following as described basic understanding proficiency confirmed