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  1. Illinois Department of Human Services
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    Direct Support Person (DSP) - Illinois Department of Human Services
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    Important Links for DSP Training. Required Registry & Criminal Fingerprint Background Checks. Required Documentation for All Levels of Education and Foreign Education. Reporti…
    DSP Required On-the-Job Training
    Using the DSP Training Program Approved On-the-Job Training (OJTs) …
    DSP Required Record Keeping
    Illinois Sex Offender Registry: Confirms there are no criminal convictions or out…
    Required Criminal Background Check & Registry Clearances
    The law requires Providers to terminate employees found to have: ... The result…
    Reimbursement for Training
    DSP training is completed within 120 calendar days of the date of hire, but it …
    What Qualifications Are Needed to Be a DSP
    A DSP training program cannot be completed in less than 21 calendar day…
    DSP Required Classroom Training
    The following online training programs have been approved as meeting all DS…
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    Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) - U.S. Department of Labor
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    Can a DSP work alone with people with developmental disabilities?
    Important: DSPs must have the designation "DD Aide" on the HCWR BEFORE they can work alone with people with developmental disabilities without a qualified person supervising their direct support activities. DDD does not reimburse staff training reimbursement requests for individuals in advance.
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    D = Direct Support Person - Illinois Department of Human Services

  3. Illinois Department of Public Health
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    CNA Facts - Illinois Department of Public Health

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    Mental Health Reporting in Illinois - GIFFORDS

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    Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) - U.S. Department …

    As skilled professionals, DSPs support people with disabilities to participate in their communities, including through employment. For example, they may serve as job development staff to assist in finding and/or customizing jobs or as job …

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    What is a direct support professional (DSP)?
    Every day across the nation, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in America’s workforce and economy by providing necessary supports and services to people with disabilities of all ages, including supports related to employment. DSPs are part of the broader workforce of Direct Care Workers (DCWs).

    Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) - U.S. Department of Labor

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    Does a DSP need a training program?
    Agencies that manage consumer-directed services, such as in-home support services, may also offer and/or require certain types of skills trainings. Some people with disabilities train their DSPs directly, and several organizations offer their own certification and training programs.

    Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) - U.S. Department of Labor

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    Can a DSP work alone with people with developmental disabilities?
    Important: DSPs must have the designation "DD Aide" on the HCWR BEFORE they can work alone with people with developmental disabilities without a qualified person supervising their direct support activities. DDD does not reimburse staff training reimbursement requests for individuals in advance.

    IDHS: D = Direct Support Person - Illinois Department of Human Services

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    What does a DSP do?
    DSPs are part of the broader workforce of Direct Care Workers (DCWs). A 2019 issue brief estimates 4.5 million people in the U.S. are DCWs, 87% of whom are women and 53% women of color. As skilled professionals, DSPs support people with disabilities to participate in their communities, including through employment.

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    How do I report a DSP background check in Illinois?
    The person's social security number (SSN) must be written on the result and reported to the Health Care Worker Registry on or before the first day of DSP training class. Electronic fingerprint background check results are automatically reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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    What does DSP stand for?
    Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Think Tank Recommendations — This executive summary compiles strategies recommended by experts in response to the challenges discussed during the Think Tank. It also includes a report about current policies, programs, practices, proposals and activities related to women in the direct care workforce.

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    Direct support professionals demand higher wages for …

    Apr 26, 2023 · Direct support professionals are asking state lawmakers to approve a $4 raise for Fiscal Year 2024. The agency reimbursement for DSP services is currently $17, but the starting wage is still...

  8. Illinois Legal Aid Online
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  9. Olmstead Rights
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    Illinois Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

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