Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in our workforce and economy by providing necessary supports and services to people with disabilities of all ages to achieve success in their life and their community.

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​Some of the roles that a Direct Support Professional (DSP) include:

• Supporting engagement with the community by providing:

  • Support in less congregate and more individualized settings

  • Job coaching

  • Employment support

  • Transportation

• Using creative thinking for accommodations to help people with disabilities be more independent

• Providing caregiving and support with activities of daily living, including:

  • Medication administration

  • Mobility assistance

  • Wound care

  • Accessing food

• Working with the people they support to Advocate for rights and services, such as:

  • Accessing resources and opportunities in the community

  • Working with the employer to customize job duties

• Providing emotional support