by NADSP Administrator | Jan 11, 2019 | News |
It’s demanding work. DSPs deserve credit. The expectations made of Direct Support Professionals can be overwhelming. There are diverse job responsibilities that require a wide range of various skill sets. On any given day a DSP could be administering medication,...
by NADSP Administrator | Jan 1, 2019 | Reports
2018 Staff Stability Survey Report The annual Staff Stability Survey offers robust data and research to offer insight about the direct support professional (DSP) workforce that provide supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The...
by NADSP Administrator | Jan 1, 2019 | Reports
2017 Staff Stability Survey Report The annual Staff Stability Survey offers robust data and research to offer insight about the direct support professional (DSP) workforce that provide supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The...
by NADSP Administrator | Nov 28, 2018 | Frontline Initiative, Guides
Frontline Initiative: The Changing Roles of the DSP A newsletter issue recognizing the changing role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP). This issue highlights public policies that can support the changing role of DSPs, and ways they support brighter futures. It...
by NADSP Administrator | Aug 9, 2018 | Campaigns, News
Establish a Direct Support Professional Standard Occupational Classification The statistics are extremely troubling for Direct Support Professionals. Turnover rates average around 45%. Vacancy rates are at roughly 9%. Hourly wages average around $10.72 per hour. What...