Direct Support Professionals' Perspectives on Workplace Support: Underappreciated, Overworked, Stressed Out, and Stretched Thin

Autor/inn/en	Johnson, Katherine E.; Bailey, Caitlin E.; Weiss, Nancy R.; Eidelman, Steven M.
Titel	Direct Support Professionals' Perspectives on Workplace Support: Underappreciated, Overworked, Stressed Out, and Stretched Thin
Quelle	In: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 59 (2021) 3, S.204-216 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1934-9491
Schlagwörter	Intellectual Disability; Allied Health Personnel; Needs Assessment; Participative Decision Making; Compensation (Remuneration); Professional Recognition; Training; Financial Support; Work Environment; Stress Variables + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Bedarfsermittlung; Abfindung; Kompensation; Lohnausgleich; Ausbildung; Finanzielle Förderung; Arbeitsmilieu
Abstract	The Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce has experienced a multidecade period of disinvestment in the field leading to DSPs being in high demand, while efforts to recruit, train, and retain these professionals pose challenges. To gain a better understanding of the needs of DSPs themselves, 440 survey responses and 24 interviews of DSPs were analyzed to understand what would help DSPs do their jobs better and ensure they feel more supported by their agencies. Results revealed six distinct support needs: (a) ensure quality participatory management practices, (b) provide fair compensation and recognition, (c) enhance access to training opportunities, (d) assure reliable and quality staffing, (e) adequately fund basic needs of both programs and people receiving support, and (f) maintain reasonable job expectations. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01