Find, Choose and Keep Great DSPs
- Author(s)
- Amy S Hewitt, Katie Keiling, John K Sauer, Nancy J McCulloh, Marijo McBride
Toolkit for People with Disabilities
PDFToolkit for Families
OrderDescription
A pair of easy-to-use toolkits helping families and people with disabilities find quality, caring, and committed Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). There are two different versions of the tookit: one for people with disabilities and one for their family members and support providers. These toolkits, which can be used together or separately, provide:
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Information on where in the community individuals and families can find the best DSPs to meet their needs.
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Information on how individuals and families choose the best DSP for their needs, including how to develop a realistic job preview.
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Information on how to train and support DSPs in the job so they stay longer.
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A CD that provides worksheets, sample realistic job previews, and other resources.
Details
- Date
- 2006
- Type
- Resource Guide
- Publisher
- Research and Training Center on Community Living (RTC-CL)
Topics
- Community life
- Community supports and services
- Person-centered planning and practices
- Self-advocacy and self-determination
- Support coordination and case management
- Direct support workforce
- Human resources and management
- Retention and recruitment
- Supervision and mentoring
- Training
- Workforce development strategies
- Housing and residential services
- Consumer/self-directed services
- Family supports/in-home services