• 18 yrs of age
• criminal background check
• registry check
• have ability to communicate effectively with the individual/family
• have ability to complete record keeping as required by the employer
• MUST BE CPR/FIRST AID Certified.

Prior to being alone with the Individual:

• demonstrate competence in knowledge of DDS policies and procedures: abuse/neglect; incident reporting; client rights and confidentiality; handling fire and other emergencies, prevention of sexual abuse, knowledge of approved and prohibited physical management techniques
• demonstrate competence/knowledge in topics required to safely support the individual as described in the Individual Plan
• demonstrate competence, skills, abilities, education and/or experience necessary to achieve the specific training outcomes as described in the Individual Plan
• ability to participate as a member of the team if requested by the individual
• demonstrate understanding of Person Centered Planning
• demonstrate competence/knowledge in positive behavioral programming, working with individuals who experience moderate to severe psychological and psychiatric behavioral health needs and ability to properly implement behavioral support plans*