2024 DSP Research Report

Inspired by the Relias 2023 DSP Survey Report conducted with ANCOR, The Guild for Human Services collaborated with Relias to replicate the survey within their own direct support professional (DSP) staff in order to compare their findings to the nationwide Relias survey as a benchmark and provide a snapshot of the experiences of DSPs in one organization.

The profession of direct support in IDD services is critical to advancing the equity, inclusion, and human rights of people with disabilities. These individuals who give so much of their time and talent to improving the lives of those they support and upholding their dignity should be given our utmost respect.

Download the report to learn about:

DSP satisfaction at The Guild compared to the national benchmark
DSP demographics at The Guild compared to the national benchmark
DSP preferences for appreciation and recognition at The Guild compared to the national benchmark
The powerful role of supervisors
Trends and insights on DSP job satisfaction
The benefits of creating career advancement programs

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Leveraging DSP feedback to strengthen supervision

The Guild will be presenting a webinar on the 2024 DSP Research Report on Tuesday, November 19 as part of the Providers’ Council Member Webinar Series.

This session includes an overview of the DSP survey data including satisfaction, demographics, career development, appreciation/recognition, and challenges. There will be a particular emphasis on data demonstrating supervisors’ key role in staff satisfaction and retention. Participants will learn about The Guild’s efforts to use evidence-based frameworks to strengthen supervision.

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The Guild Launches 2024 Direct Support Professional Survey Report

10/30/2024

ANCOR

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For more than a half-century, ANCOR has worked to shape policy and share solutions to strengthen the ability of community-based providers to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As the leading voice in Washington for community providers, ANCOR represents 2,000 members that operate in nearly every corner of the country to make inclusion a reality for people of all abilities.

Relias

Relias is a global software company that specializes in education and training solutions for healthcare and human services providers. For more than 12,000 organizations around the world, Relias continues to help its clients elevate the performance of teams to get better at maintaining compliance, developing staff, and promoting consistent, high-quality care.