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Bring Heart Work Into Your Life as a Part-Time Direct Support Professional

The decision to become a part of something that’s bigger than yourself doesn’t have to be as daunting as it sounds. In fact, with as little as 3 to 4 hours per week, you

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DSP Recognition Week 2022

What is DSP Recognition Week? Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is a national celebration of the dedication, hard work, and passion that DSPs devote to supporting people with disabilities to live the most independent and high-quality life possible. It’s a time for all human services

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Best Resources to Find Fulfilling Jobs as Direct Support Professionals

What is a Direct Support Professional? A DSP is someone who assists individuals who are living with physical, neurological, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Those who perform direct support professional work are critical in helping the people

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What is a Direct Support Professional?

Every person with an intellectual or developmental disability deserves the chance to live as independent a life as possible. He or she should be able to go to church, go to work, shop in the grocery store and have

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