Direct Support Specialist (1040HY V1) Hybrid

My Story Matters

Registered 2026

Utah (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

Anonymous

Skills

6.2K

OJT hours

Complete Phase 1 of the Captain Your Story® curriculum focused on emotional intelligence, identity development, and personal responsibility.

Participate in structured learning sessions in Phase 1 of the Captain Your Story® program to build self-awareness, understand emotional patterns, and develop personal responsibility. Complete assigned video modules and workbook activities.

Complete Phase 2 of the Captain Your Story® curriculum focused on applying emotional intelligence tools and strengthening communication and relationship skills.

140

Participate in Phase 2 of the Captain Your Story® program to apply emotional intelligence tools, strengthen communication and relationship skills, and deepen personal responsibility through video lessons, workbook exercises, and group learning.

Participate in Phase 3 Leadership Foundations course.

130

Participate in the Phase 3 Leadership Foundations course to develop leadership awareness, strengthen communication and facilitation skills, and apply emotional intelligence principles in guiding and supporting others.

Participate in Phase 4 Guiding Fundamentals Practicum.

130

Participate in the Guiding Fundamentals Practicum to practice facilitation, mentoring, and group leadership skills while applying emotional intelligence tools to support participant growth and learning.

Participate in Phase 5 Career course.

Participate in the Round 5 Career course to develop workplace readiness, strengthen professional communication, and apply emotional intelligence skills to career planning, employment preparation, and long-term personal stability.

Participate in the Phase 6 Guide Certification Course

140

Learn facilitation, mentoring, communication, and active listening skills needed to support participants and lead structured personal development programs.

Phase 7 Observation Demonstrate leadership behaviors that reinforce accountability, integrity, and positive community participation.

500

Model constructive communication, accountability, and leadership behaviors that reinforce pro-social decision making and personal responsibility.

Phase 8 Facilitate structured mentoring conversations using the Creator’s Framework® to help participants build emotional intelligence, strengthen accountability, and navigate life transitions through individual and group learning environments.

1.1K

Lead structured mentoring conversations in individual or group settings that help participants build emotional awareness, regulate responses, and develop practical strategies for navigating life challenges and personal change.
Support individuals preparing for life transitions by strengthening emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, and practical plans for community stability.
Support individuals in identifying emotional triggers and practicing regulation strategies that improve decision making, stress management, and constructive responses.
Facilitate group discussions that promote reflection, peer learning, emotional awareness, and constructive problem solving.

Participate in Phase 9 Mentoring and Leadership

1.8K

Provide mentoring support that helps participants recognize emotional patterns, strengthen decision-making skills, and apply practical strategies that improve decision making, stress management, and constructive responses.
Lead scenario-based exercises that help participants practice emotional regulation, problem solving, and effective responses to real-world challenges.
Support individuals in identifying emotional triggers and practicing regulation strategies that improve decision making, stress management, and constructive responses
Guide participants in setting goals and creating practical action plans that support personal stability, employment readiness, and positive life transitions.

Phases 6-9 Document participant engagement, mentoring interactions, and program outcomes according to program standards.

Maintain accurate documentation of participant engagement, mentoring activities, and program outcomes in accordance with program standards.

In Phase 7 Facilitate structured mentoring conversations using the Creator’s Framework® to help participants build emotional intelligence, strengthen accountability, and navigate life transitions through individual and group learning environments.

700

Lead structured mentoring conversations in individual or group settings that help participants build emotional awareness, regulate responses, and develop practical strategies for navigating life challenges and personal change.

Participate in Phase 9 Mentoring and Leadership

800

Provide mentoring support that helps participants recognize emotional patterns, strengthen decision-making skills, and apply practical strategies that improve decision making, stress management, and constructive responses.

Assist participants in clarifying personal goals and developing actionable plans for stability, employment, education, or life transitions.

250

Guide participants in setting goals and creating practical action plans that support personal stability, employment readiness, and positive life transitions.

Help participants identify community resources and coordinate referrals that support stability and successful reintegration.

100

Keep records or prepare reports for supervisors concerning visits with clients.

Co Guide Phase 5A Assist individuals preparing for reentry or major life transitions by strengthening emotional skills and practical planning.

120

Support individuals preparing for life transitions by strengthening emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, and practical plans for community stability.

Participate in Phase 8 Lead group discussions that encourage reflection, shared learning, and personal accountability.

240

Facilitate group discussions that promote reflection, peer learning, emotional awareness, and constructive problem solving.

Document participant engagement, mentoring interactions, and program outcomes according to program standards.

150

Maintain accurate documentation of participant engagement, mentoring activities, and program outcomes in accordance with program standards.

Phase 7 Observation Demonstrate leadership behaviors that reinforce accountability, integrity, and positive community participation.

500

Model constructive communication, accountability, and leadership behaviors that reinforce pro-social decision making and personal responsibility.

Guide participants through practical scenario exercises that build emotional regulation and decision-making skills.

300

Lead scenario-based exercises that help participants practice emotional regulation, problem solving, and effective responses to real-world challenges.

Complete Phase 1 of the Captain Your Story® curriculum focused on emotional intelligence, identity development, and personal responsibility.

Participate in structured learning sessions in Phase 1 of the Captain Your Story® program to build self-awareness, understand emotional patterns, and develop personal responsibility. Complete assigned video modules and workbook activities.

Complete Phase 2 of the Captain Your Story® curriculum focused on applying emotional intelligence tools and strengthening communication and relationship skills.

140

Participate in Phase 2 of the Captain Your Story® program to apply emotional intelligence tools, strengthen communication and relationship skills, and deepen personal responsibility through video lessons, workbook exercises, and group learning.

Participate in Phase 3 Leadership Foundations course.

130

Participate in the Phase 3 Leadership Foundations course to develop leadership awareness, strengthen communication and facilitation skills, and apply emotional intelligence principles in guiding and supporting others.

Participate in Phase 4 Guiding Fundamentals Practicum.

130

Participate in the Guiding Fundamentals Practicum to practice facilitation, mentoring, and group leadership skills while applying emotional intelligence tools to support participant growth and learning.

Participate in Phase 5 Career course.

Participate in the Phase 5 Career course to develop workplace readiness, strengthen professional communication, and apply emotional intelligence skills to career planning, employment preparation, and long-term personal stability.

Participate in the Phase 6 Guide Certification Course

140

Learn facilitation, mentoring, communication, and active listening skills needed to support participants and lead structured personal development programs.

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