What is a Direct Support Professional and how are they different from Caregivers?
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is someone who works directly with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. DSPs aim to assist people in realizing their full potential. They help people become integrated and engaged in their community. In...
Workforce Transformation: A Cultural Improvement Initiative for Direct Support Professionals.
Workforce transformation is an organizational culture improvement initiative. It requires organizations to understand and participate in continuous quality improvement at every level of the agency. It requires training Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) but...
Core Competencies Address Changing Role of DSPs
New York State has adopted the Core Competencies and the Code of Ethics to address the changing roles of direct support professionals (DSPs). An Emphasis on Person-Centeredness and Ethics The culture of providing support and services for people...