The Research and Training Center on Community Living recently published a study entitled "National Validation Study of Competencies for Frontline Supervisors and Direct Support Professionals," written by S. Larson, R. Doljanac, D. Nord., P. Salmi, A. Hewitt, and S. O'Nell.
The report examines organizational workforce outcomes; characteristics of and differences between managers, Frontline Supervisors
(FLS) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs); and workplace competencies, training needs, and timing of training for FLS and DSPs. Using survey methodologies, the study validated nationally the results of two comprehensive Minnesota analyses of competencies needed by DSPs and FLS, extending the existing analyses by sampling DSPs, FLSs, and managers in 77 agencies in five states.
The report is free and only available online at: http://rtc.umn.edu/publications/#report
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Call for Mentors
Colleen McLaughlin of the Boggs Center sent out the following reminder to all agencies on August 14, 2007:
This is just a reminder to all Career Path Partner agencies that you should be recruiting mentors for the pilot. We will be discussing your ideas as to how you are doing this at our meeting on Sept. 10th.
As discussed at the informational sessions it is our goal that the mentors are experienced DSPs. The mentor should not be someone who directly supervises their mentee, as we don't want to add another line of supervision.
Some qualities to look for in finding great mentors (according to the National Associationof Direct Support Professionals) include:
*A DSP with one or more years experience in the field of DD
*A DSP with "above average" performace rating in thier personnel record
*A DSP who is willing to meet with the DSP on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.
*A DSP with the desire to be a facilitator rather than someone who expects that "things be done only one way."
*A DSP who will make the mentee feel comfortable, recognize anxieties, and support their effort.
*A DSP who will use the process for learning and a tool for guidance and accountablity.
If you have any questions or ideas please feel free to contact me.
Colleen McLaughlin, M.Ed.Training and Consultation Specialist
The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities - UCEDDUMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
P.O. Box 2688335 George St., Suite 3500
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2688
Phone: 732.235.9313
FAX: 732.235.9330
Web Page: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/boggscenter
Email: colleen.mclaughlin@umdnj.edu
This is just a reminder to all Career Path Partner agencies that you should be recruiting mentors for the pilot. We will be discussing your ideas as to how you are doing this at our meeting on Sept. 10th.
As discussed at the informational sessions it is our goal that the mentors are experienced DSPs. The mentor should not be someone who directly supervises their mentee, as we don't want to add another line of supervision.
Some qualities to look for in finding great mentors (according to the National Associationof Direct Support Professionals) include:
*A DSP with one or more years experience in the field of DD
*A DSP with "above average" performace rating in thier personnel record
*A DSP who is willing to meet with the DSP on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.
*A DSP with the desire to be a facilitator rather than someone who expects that "things be done only one way."
*A DSP who will make the mentee feel comfortable, recognize anxieties, and support their effort.
*A DSP who will use the process for learning and a tool for guidance and accountablity.
If you have any questions or ideas please feel free to contact me.
Colleen McLaughlin, M.Ed.Training and Consultation Specialist
The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities - UCEDDUMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
P.O. Box 2688335 George St., Suite 3500
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2688
Phone: 732.235.9313
FAX: 732.235.9330
Web Page: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/boggscenter
Email: colleen.mclaughlin@umdnj.edu
Congratulations to the NJ DSP Workforce Development Coalition on Receiving the Career Path Pilot Program Grant!
ABCD congratulates the NJ Direct Support Professional (DSP) Work Force Development Coalition on being awarded the Career Path Pilot Program grant through the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities. Several of ABCD's member agencies are participating in the grant and the College of Direct Support! ABCD is very excited to be working on issues of professional development for DSPs on behalf of its member agencies that are participating in the College of Direct Support through the DD Council grant or independently. We welcome your feedback on this blog and on the participant e-mail list serv that we sent out last week, as we will be involved with the Boggs Center and participating agencies on tracking the progress of the Program. Check back for updates on the Program, and good luck to all participants from ABCD!
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