by NADSP Administrator | Sep 14, 2021 | Campaigns, News
A DSP Apprenticeship Program At The Arc Lexington Submitted By: Terry Swierzowski, The Arc Lexington The Arc of Lexington implemented a two-year program that combines job-related instruction courses through Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FMCC) and...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 14, 2021 | Campaigns, News
Tierra del Sol Foundation’s ‘Learning and Workforce Development’ Initiative Submitted By: Karina Tovar With good intent, funding agencies, such as HCBS and/or State Departments, sometimes create long-term challenges through short-term infusion of...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 12, 2021 | Campaigns, News
Wage Increases At Children’s Aid and Family Services Submitted By: Stephanie Hios, Children’s Aid and Family Services In 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey put forth a $3.00 temporary wage increase for Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s). Children’s Aid...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 21, 2020 | Frontline Initiative, Guides
Frontline Initiative: Making A Career In Direct Support This issue of Frontline Initiative is about making a career in direct support. Direct support professionals (DSPs) report on why and how they have accomplished this. People supported and their families report on...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 19, 2020 | Campaigns, News
The Arc of Monroe: “Right Fit Hiring” Brings On The “Right” DSPs Submitted By: Melody Johnson, Director of Education and Professional Development, The Arc of Monroe This program engages the high performing DSP with the hiring process. High performers want to work with...
