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The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals and the Florida Alliance for
Direct Support Professional Chapter
Making a World of Difference in Peoples’ Lives
NADSP Mission
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals promotes the development of a highly competent human services workforce which supports individuals in achieving their life goals.
NADSP Vision
NADSP encourages the acceptance of a new vision, where direct support is seen as a profession.
DSPs assists the individual they serve to lead a self-directed life and contribute to his/her community; and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance inclusion in his/her community.
NADSP Goals
Improve the status and image of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
Increase opportunities for education, training and lifelong learning for DSPs
Promote partnerships among people served, DSPs and families
Support national voluntary credentialing for DSPs Support policy change at organizational, local, state
and national levels
Chapters (established or in progress)
Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Connecticut Florida Georgia Kansas Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Michigan
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee
NADSP Tools
NADSP provides State Chapters and DSPs with tools to assist them in achieving their professional goals: NADSP Membership NADSP Web site NADSP Credentialing and Accreditation Program Code of Ethics Frontline Initiative
National DSP Credential Program
On July 1, 2006, a national credentialing program for DSPs was launched by the NADSP. This credential: Is industry driven and VOLUNTARY Establishes national patterns for
work-based learning and related instruction
Is based on nationally validated competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) called the Community Support Skill Standards, the NADSP Code of Ethics and DSP Professionalism
Is flexible, portable, and nationally recognized
Verification process to confirm DSP certification status
National DSP Credential Levels
DSP –Registered
DSP - Certified Training and work sample requirements
DSP - Specialized Training and work sample requirements
Direct Support Professional - Registered Now available Requirements
Criminal background check within last 12 months Required state and organizational training completed Continuous employment for 6 months in community human
services (can be individual employer who self-directs) Letter of professional commitment NADSP Code of Ethics commitment
Cost $50.00
Re-certification Not required at this level
Direct Support Professional – Certified
Now Available Requirements
Are a DSP- Registered Completed an approved education/training program
200 instructional hours 3000 OJT
Two years continuous work with community human service employer (can be individual employer who self-directs)
Submit professional resume Update professional statement Letter of support/recommendation from person supported (or family
member/legal representative as needed and appropriate) Portfolio including 8 work samples in required competency areas NADSP Code of Ethics commitment
Cost $150.00
Re-certification Every two years
20 hours continuing education in community human services Re-affirm commitment to NADSP Code of Ethics $50.00
Direct Support Professional - Specialized Available fall/winter of 2007 Four Specialized Certificates
Positive Behavior Support Health Support Inclusion Supervision and Mentoring
Requirements DSP-certified 40 hours approved continuing education in area of specialization One year continuous employment with an individual that requires specialized
support in the area of specialization DSP is seeking Letter of support/recommendation from employer regarding DSP
competence in area of specialization Cost
$100.00 Re-certification
Every two years DSP –certified is current $10.00 (per specialization)
5 hours continuing education in are of specialization Re-affirm commitment to NADSP Code of Ethics
Competency Areas
Participant Empowerment
Communication Assessment Community and Service
Networking Facilitation of Services Community Living Skills
and Supports - Education, Training and
Self-Development
Advocacy Vocational, Educational
and Career Support Crisis Prevention and
Intervention Organizational (employer)
Participation Documentation Facilitation Relationships
and Friendships Supporting Health and
Wellness Develop Person-Centered
Goals and Objectives
Educational Programs
Pre-Approved Programs U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship
Certification for Direct Support Specialist College of Direct Support (15 courses including
OJT and portfolio development) NADSP Accreditation of Existing Programs
Available October 2007 Requires programmatic self-study to determine
congruence with the NADSP endorsed Skill Standards
On site review by NADSP
Awards
Awards
NADSP Code of Ethics
Person Centered Supports Promoting Physical and Emotional
Well-Being Confidentiality Self-Determination Integrity& Responsibility Justice, Fairness& Equity Respect Relationships Advocacy
Frontline Initiative
The NADSP official publication FI promotes the interests of DSPs who
support people with disabilities in a variety of community settings
FI offers readers stories and articles that are of interest to people concerned with the quality of support to people with disabilities
FI publishes stories and articles from DSPs, who in turn benefit from sharing their ideas and successes
FI can be used in a variety of settings (e.g.staff meetings) as a training and discussion tool.
FADSP Mission
To promote the development of a highly competent human services
workforce which supports individuals achieving their life goals.
FADSP Guiding Principles
Enhance the status of direct support professionals Provide better access for all direct support
professionals to high quality educational experiences and life long learning
Strengthen the working relationships between DSPs, self-advocates, families and other consumer groups
Promote system reform which provides incentives for educational experiences, increased pay, etc
Support the development of a national voluntary credentialling process for DSPs
FADSP Organizational Goals
The goal of FADSP includes promoting the interests of the direct support workforce by:
Promoting the direct support profession as a viable career opportunity,
Keeping FADSP members aware of pertinent national and state issues,
Exploring ways to make NADSP accredited credentialling programs available to DSPs in Florida
Supporting and encouraging participation in legislative campaigns both on a national and state level
FADSP Organizational Framework
Membership
Advisory Board
Adminstration
FADSP Chapter Goals and Objectives
Establish and maintain active FADSP membership and a defined organizational structure
a) Maintain an active Advisory Board and conduct monthly meetings
b) Establish an organizational charter, mission statement and membership structure by October 2007 – DONE!
c) Organize a meeting in conjuction with Florida 2008 ARF’s Annual meeting for FADSP members for learning, reflection and the creation of a strong agenda
d) Hold bi-annual membership meetings
Goals and Objectives con’t
Promote FADSP and increase membershipa) Generate at least 20 members by February 2008b) Disseminate a bi-annual newsletter c) Make presentations about workforce issues and
FADSP activities at board meetings, advocacy groups and local/regional conferences of organizations such as SEAAMR, USPRA Florida Chapter, FAPSE, ARC Florida, Family CAFÉ and the Interagency Council.
d) Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan involving regional recruitment
Goals and Objectives con’t
e) Publish information about FADSP f) Meet with regional employment boards and private
industry councils to inform them about the direct support workforce and to seek support for training and education programs
g) Make contacts at agencies that support people with disabilities and enlist their support
h) Enlist the support of self-advocates and families to understand the importance of and the need for promoting the direct support workforce and encourage them to present positive personal experiences
FADSP Long Term Goals
Organize a direct support professional recognition day that includes public recognition for the direct support workforce
Organize a statewide conference that brings direct support professionals together with self-advocates and policy makers for learning and reflection
Incorporate the Florida Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
Strategies for Building Our Chapter Continue to make contacts at agencies throughout the
State that support people with disabilities. Provide training to DSPs on grassroots lobbying
related to the direct support workforce and how they can impact their local and state legislators
Encourage regions/areas to develop local DSP groups that support the FADSP
Encourage the support and action of family members and self advocates.
Strategies con’t
Work through professional associations/organizations to promote the goals and mission of NADSP and FADSP
Identify key people in your community that support your efforts through their personal involvement or in kind support
Seek funds from foundations, state human service agencies, etc to support coalition building efforts around workforce development. Meet with foundations, the DD Council and policy makers to stimulate projects and research that will benefit the direct support workforce