Policy ResearchReports & Multimedia Direct Support Professionals’ Perspectives on Workplace Support: Underappreciated, Overworked, Stressed Out, and Stretched Thin Journal Article Expanding Access & Cultural Competence June 1, 2021 Drawing on survey responses and interviews, this article discusses six categories of support needs reported by direct support professionals (DSPs). https://www.aaidd.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/johnson-2.pdf?sfvrsn=ab813521_0 Key Takeaways Recruiting, training, and retaining direct support professionals (DSPs) is a major challenge in the field. Among other key supports, DSPs report the need for fair compensation and respect. Reliable staffing levels and reasonable job expectations are two additional priorities identified by DSPs. Share This Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share by email
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