DSP I Competency Center

Competency Demonstration & Assessment Criteria

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.

Competency Options for Demonstration & Assessment

(subject to change)

  • From Class 1:

    • Disability History & Causes

    • Person-centered Practice

  • From Class 2:

    • Person-centered practice

    • Communication

    • Cultural Competence

    • Fundamental Human Rights

  • From Class 3:

    • Health & Wellness

    • Empowerment & Advocacy

    • Community Inclusion

    • Supports at Home -or- Working with Families

Competency Assessment Activity Examples

Competencies & Scenarios 3_30_22.pdf

Competency Descriptions

DSP II LTSS-CMS Competencies 1_9_21.pdf