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 Joseph Macbeth | Nov 21, 2018 | News |
The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time for reflection, connection, and especially appreciation. It’s no different for all of us here at The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), and we certainly have a lot in our world that makes us...
by Joseph Macbeth | Aug 21, 2018 | Campaigns, News
Here’s an update on that petition, by the numbers. It was less than two weeks ago. NADSP launched a brand new campaign, and it definitely did launch. The response has been staggering, and the numbers speak for themselves. The campaign is to confront a...
by Joseph Macbeth | Aug 13, 2018 | Campaigns, News |
Direct Support Professionals Don’t Have One. They Work Anonymously. The code for a Certified Nursing Assistant is 31-1014. The code for a Home Health Aide is 31-1121. The code for a Personal Care Aide is 31-1122. But these six digits aren’t just numbers. These...
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...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 9, 2018 | News |
Last week, most of the NADSP staff and several of our board members joined dozens of other advocates in St. Louis for a full-day summit with small and large group discussions about the systemic and pervasive direct support workforce challenges that have perplexed the...
