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Direct Support Professional
Certification ProgramGuidebook
APRIL 2019
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, Inc.240 Western Avenue Ext, #503
Albany, New York 12203P 518-795-3505
www.nadsp.org
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2 NADSP Direct Support Professional Certification Program Guidebook
Welcome to the NADSPCertification Program!
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What is certification?
Who is a Direct Support Professional?
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4 NADSP Direct Support Professional Certification Program Guidebook
Why is certification important to Direct Support Professionals?
Purpose of the DSP Certification Program Guidebook
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Overview of the NADSP Certification Program for Direct Support Professionals
NADSP-Registered (DSP-R)
NADSP-Certified Initial (DSP-I)
NADSP-Certified Advanced (DSP-II)
NADSP-Certified Specialist (DSP-III)
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6 NADSP Direct Support Professional Certification Program Guidebook
Applying for the NADSP-Registered Level (DSP-R)
Overview of the Portfolio Process
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Electronic vs. Physical Portfolios
Authentic Work Samples
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Confidentiality
Related Instruction and Employment Requirements
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The Role of Mentors and Cohorts
Applying for the NADSP-Certified Initial Level (DSP-I)
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Applying for the NADSP-Certified Advanced Level (DSP-II)
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12 NADSP Direct Support Professional Certification Program Guidebook
Submitting your
Portfolio
Portfolio Submission
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Portfolio Evaluation, Scoring and Feedback
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Re-certification
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NADSP Application Form
Resources and FormsAppendix A
Direct Support Professional InformationDate of Application: Check Level of Certification: DSP-R ( New or Renewal)
DSP-I ( New or Renewal)
DSP-II ( New or Renewal)
DSP-III (Specialist) ( New or Renewal)
FLS ( New or Renewal)
First Name: ________________ Middle Name: _____________ Last Name: ____________________________
Address 1: ____________________________________________________________________________
Address 2: ____________________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________State: ____________ Zip Code: _______________________
Date of Birth: _______________________Phone: _____________________Cell: ______________________
Email (as available): _____________________________________________________________________
DSP Employment History: __________________________________________________________________ (enter the number of years and months you have worked as a Direct Support Professional)
Current Employer Information (to be completed by an Employer Representative)
Name of Current Employer (Agency provider or person/family who self-directs supports): _________________________
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Employer Address 1:________________________________ Length of Applicant's Employment: ______________
City:________________ State: ____ Zip Code:___________ Date of Hire: _____________________________
Employer Address 2:________________________________ Continuous employment: Yes No:
City:________________ State: ____ Zip Code:___________ If No, explain gaps:
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Phone: ___________________ Fax: __________________ Website Address: __________________________
Name of Employer Representative: _____________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Email: _____________________________________
*NADSP communications are sent via email, so please include your email
Where should award package be mailed: Employer DSP
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NADSP Code of Ethics Form
Person-Centered Supports:As a DSP, my first allegiance is to the person I support; all other activities and functions I perform flow from this allegiance.
Promoting Physical & Emotional Well-Being:As a DSP, I will commit to promote the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of the people I support. I will encourage growth and recognize the autonomy of those receiving support while being attentive and energetin reducing the risk of harm.
Integrity and Responsibility:As a DSP, I will support the mission and vitality of my profession to assist people in leading self-directed lives and to foster a spirit of partnership with the people I support, other professionals, and the community.
Confidentiality:As a DSP, I will safeguard and respect the confidentiality and privacy of the people I support.
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Justice, Fairness and Equity:As a DSP, I will affirm the human rights as well as the civil rights and responsibilities of the people I support. I will promote and practice justice, fairness, and equity for the people I support and the community as a whole.
Respect:As a DSP, I will respect the human dignity and uniqueness of the people I support. I will recognize each person I support as valuable and promote their value within communities.
Relationships:As a DSP, I will assist the people I support to develop and maintain relationships.
Self-Determination:As a DSP, I will assist the people I support to direct the course of their own lives.
Advocacy:As a DSP, I will advocate with the people I support for justice, inclusion, and full community participation.
Name _______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________
Date ________________________________________________________________________________________
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Professional Commitment Organizer
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Appendix C Resources and Forms
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The 15 NADSP Competency Areas
Area 1: Participant Empowerment
Skill Statements1A.
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Area 2: Communication
Skill Statements2A.
2B.
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Area 3: Assessment
Skill Statements3A.
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Area 4: Community and Service Networking
Skill Statements4A.
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Area 5: Facilitation of Services
Skill Statements5A.
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5C.
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Area 6: Community Living Skills & Supports
Skill Statements6A.
6B.
6C.
6D.
Area 7: Education, Training & Self-Development
Skill Statements7A.
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Area 8: Advocacy
Skill Statements8A.
8B.
8C.
8D.
Area 9: Vocational, Educational & Career Support
Skill Statements9A.
9B.
9C.
Area 10: Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Skill Statements10A.
10B.
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Area 11: Organizational Participation
Skill Statements11A.
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Area 12: Documentation
Skill Statements12A.
12B.
12C.
Area 13: Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships
Skill Statements13A.
13B.
13C.
13D.
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Area 14: Provide Person Centered Supports
Skill Statements14A.
14B.
14C.
14D.
Area 15: Supporting Health and Wellness
Skill Statements15A.
15B.
15C.
15D.
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Questions to Prompt Reflection
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DSP Certification Narrative
Appendix F Resources and Forms
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Appendix F ...continued
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12B.
12C.
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NADSP Code of Ethics
Vision.
Purpose.
Mission.
Values, Skills and Knowledge.
Appendix G Resources and Forms
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Why The NADSP Code of Ethics
The NADSP Code of Ethics Challenge
The Nine Tenets of the Code of Ethics Person-Centered Supports:
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being:
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
Appendix G ...continued
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Integrity and Responsibility:
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
Confidentiality:
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
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Justice, Fairness and Equity:
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
Respect:
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
Relationships:
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
Appendix G ...continued
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Self-Determination:
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
Advocacy:
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
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NADSP Direct Support Professional Certification Program Guidebook
NADSP Staff:J President & CEO
Desiree Loucks Baer, COO
Dan Hermreck, Director of Certification & AccreditationNicole Dama, Office and Communications Manager
Principle Author:
Education, Training and Work Force Development Committee:
Leslie Stusiak-Drew