Direct Support Specialist (1040CBV1) Competency-Based

Early Education Career Institute

Registered 2024

South Carolina (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.

Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.

Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.

Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.

Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.

Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.

Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
Meet with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts.

Write reports or evaluations.

Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.

Maintain social services program records.

Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.

Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.

Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.

Help clients get needed services or resources.

Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.

Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.

Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.

Present social services program information to the public.

Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.

Refer clients to community or social service programs.

Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.

Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.

Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.

Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.

Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.

Assist clients in handling details of daily life.

Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.

Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.

Advise clients or community groups on health issues.

Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.
Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.

Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups.

Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.
Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.

Transport clients to appointments.