Frontline Initiative: Effective Relationships with Teams

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Part of the Frontline Initiative series.

Editor(s)

Julie E Kramme, Chet Tschetter

Designer(s)

Connie J Burkhart

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Cost:

Free

Description

The work of direct support includes many people. Direct support professionals (DSPs) work on teams with the people they support, other DSPs, supervisors, family members or friends of the people supported, and often professional and community team members to support people’s desired outcomes. This issue of Frontline Initiative focuses on effective strategies for DSPs to build healthy relationships with others at work. This issue shows how DSPs and frontline supervisors are vital parts of teams and the work it takes to develop and sustain relationships, partner with others, provide mentoring, and work together to resolve conflicts and challenges. Sometimes, relationships break down, and DSPs struggle to deliver person-centered services. Also included in this issue are stories of strong frontline supervision and how to build teams of DSPs who feel supported on the job.

Details

Date

Spring/Summer 2025 

Type

Newsletter 

Edition

Volume 21, Number 1

Publisher

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

Co-publisher

Research and Training Center on Community Living (RTC-CL)