What is a competency-based training program?
Competency-based training is training designed to teach skills necessary for satisfactory job performance. Training is based upon a set of competencies or job skills that have been identified through a detailed job analysis. In developing the competencies and curriculum for the direct support professional training, staff from Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCPs) and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) met with Community Care Facility (CCF) direct support professionals and administrators; consumers living in CCFs; and, regional center service coordinator, quality assurance, and clinical staff. The meetings were held at four different locations in the state: San Diego. Los Angeles, San Jose and Stockton. During these meetings, participants were asked to provide information about important aspects of the job of the direct support professional and the skills necessary to satisfactory job performance. Staff from the ROCPs and DDS also visited several CCFs and talked
