Part of the requirements for the DSP I program is completing three on-the-job competency demonstrations. The DSP and Mentor will choose how to demonstrate specific competencies and the criteria for assessment is as follows:
Basic: The staff is able to communicate a fundamental education of the skill or action. High level of supervision is suggested.
Developing: The staff is in the process of establishing the ability or is showing some, but not all, aspects of the skill or action in practice. Moderate level of supervision is suggested.
Competent: The staff demonstrates more or all of the skills or actions in the competency. Low level of supervision is suggested.
N/A: The staff did not complete the activity correctly or at all.
(subject to change)
From Class 1:
Professionalism & Ethics
Cultural Competency
Health & Wellness
From Class 2:
Person-centered practice
Communication
Empowerment & Advocacy
From Class 3:
Evaluation & Observation
Risk & Safety
Crisis Prevention & Intervention
From Class 4:
Evaluation & Observation
Education, Training, and Self-Development