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Teach. Empower. Protect. Serve.   \nKY STEPS Behavioral Services  \nVision:  \nAt KY STEPS, the person is always at the center of services. As a mission-driven agency, we understand the importance of evidence-based intervention strategies that are culturally and linguistically responsive to the individual. We go to a greater extent to match individuals and families with highly trained and skilled staff to Support, Teach, Empower, Protect, and Serve (STEPS) the person and family to reach their potential and sustain them.  \nOur Mission is Operationalized As:  \nPerson-Centered Practice:  \nAll interventions and services are tailored to meet the needs of the person. The interest and well-being of the person drive all decisions related to their services  \nPerson-In-Environment Approach:  \nOur comprehensive assessment tools are aimed at understanding how internal (person) and external (environment) factors interact to influence the person’s current situation and aides in determining how best to address them.  \nMeet People Where They Are:  \nOur service and intervention approach are based on socio-cultural humility and a linguistically responsive approach. We ensure that the values of a person are upheld and dignified. The needs of a person such as transportation, and linguistics, which may impact their ability to access and utilize support effectively are addressed.  \nUtilize and Generate Treatment Evidence:  \nWe used the most current evidence-based practices to address client needs. We also understand that evidence is only what has been studied, so we collect data on existing and innovative practice models to inform research.  \n2815 RUSSELLVILLE ROAD BOWLING GREEN KY 42101 *Tel: (270) 938 1020 *Fax: (270) 938 1018  \nSupport. Teach. Empower. Protect. Serve.  \nDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION  \nProvide various waiver-based services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our Direct Support Professionals provide the following services based on their experience and our client needs. Specific Job titles are listed below:  \n● Community Access-Assist individuals in participating in meaningful routines, events, and activities through community organizations.  \n● Person-Centered Coaching-Assist in implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of the individual’s person-centered plan.  \n● Personal Assistance-Work to enable a participant to accomplish tasks that the  \nparticipant normally would do for himself or herself if the participant did not have a disability.  \n● Supported Employment-Provides ongoing support to eligible individuals in jobselection, development, and analysis.  \n● Community Living Support-Facilitate independence and promote integration in the community.  \n● Homemaker-Assist with cleaning and organization of individual living space  \n● Case Management.  \nSkills  \nPerforms documentation necessary to facilitate compliance. Communicate effectively with participants, family, and team members Read, understand, and implement written and oral instructions  \nMinimum Requirements  \n● Eighteen (18) years old with a High School diploma or Twenty-one (21) years old  \n● Experience working in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred.  \n● Be able to pass all background checks  \n● Have a Driver’s license  \n● Be able to fulfill training requirements  \n2815 RUSSELLVILLE ROAD BOWLING GREEN KY 42101 *Tel: (270) 938 1020 *Fax: (270) 938 1018","cbCaivQPeEIkpfA4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivQPeEIkpfA4","pdf",237293,"English","# Vision\n## Person-Centered Practice\n## Person-In-Environment Approach\n## Meet People Where They Are\n## Utilize and Generate Treatment Evidence\n# Direct Support Professional Job Description\n## Service Responsibilities\n## Skills\n## Minimum Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What guiding principles does KY STEPS use to deliver services?\",\"answer\":\"KY STEPS centers services on the person, using person-centered practice, a person-in-environment approach, socio-cultural humility with linguistically responsive support, and evidence-based interventions.\"},{\"question\":\"What waiver-based services are Direct Support Professionals expected to provide?\",\"answer\":\"Direct Support Professionals support community access, person-centered coaching, personal assistance, supported employment, community living, homemaker tasks, and case management based on participant needs.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the minimum requirements to qualify for the Direct Support Professional role?\",\"answer\":\"The role requires being at least 18 with a high school diploma or 21 years old, passing background checks, having a driver’s license, fulfilling training requirements, and having preferred experience in intellectual or developmental disabilities.\"}]","Warren- KY STEPS Behavioral Services 2025 - Direct Support Professional Job Description | PDF",1789319304]