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NADSP - National Association of Direct Support Professionals Code of EthicsTRANSCRIPT
Saturday, May 19 2007
Creating a GalaxyOf
Direct Support Stars
Presenters
Rita McAninch-HastingsMuhannah S. Kakish
Nathan Perry
Photos from ICI-U of MN video, Direct Support: A Realistic Job Preview (2005)
This is what self advocates say they want from DSPs:
We want DSPs to treat us like other people
We want programs thatencourage us to dothings outside our homes
We want assistance inlocating accessibletransportation and learning how to use it.
Summary adapted from Impact: Feature issue on direct support staff
This is what self advocates say they want from DSPs:
We want programs that offer choices
We want to be involved in decisions that affect us and to take responsibility for those decisions
We want DSPs that encourage us to speakfor ourselves
We want those who provide services to view and treat us as valuable competent people
We want staff members to treat us with respect and dignity, to encourage personal choice and independence
The bottom line is:
ExcellenceIn DirectSupport Practice
ExcellenceIn
Services
Workshop Goals
Identify elements that acknowledge direct support work as profession.
Describe what some organizations and states are doing to enhance professionalization for DSPs
Describe the NADSP Code of Ethics.Apply the Code to Practical Situations.
A New Vision: Direct Support as a Profession
The Direct Support Professional Assists participants to lead self-
directed lives, contributing to their community.
Encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance inclusion in their community.
What is a profession?
What makes a profession?Field of knowledgeRequired training/updating of knowledge
and skillsCredentialing which includes testingProfessional associationMembers sanction other membersEthical practice standards
Whazz-Up in the
Direct Support Profession?
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
MISSION
The National Alliance for
Direct Support Professionals promotes the development of a
highly competent human services workforce which supports
individuals in achieving their life goals.
http://www.nadsp.org
NADSP Moving Mountain Commitment
Shape conditions of employment to enable DSPs to sustain themselves and their families
Promote ethical practice in Direct support
Value and empower DSPs Ensure continuity and
quality of support Develop career focus for
DSPs
Frontline Initiative
National Publication DSP Board of Editors Written by DSP Topics for DSPs
Legislative Advocacy DSP Roles Ethics Teamwork Credentialing Diversity
D-SPAT: Direct Support Professional Association of TN 2004 Moving Mountains Award Winner
VICTORY – Meeting monthly with State DD Director
Alliances with 25 agencies, and organizations.
Designed survey of 8,500+ DSPs Designed marketing brochure and
membership card. Conducted regional DSP focus
groups and training sessions. Awarded operating grant funds from
the TN DD Council 50 DSP members and 20 D-SPAT
“friends.” Officers completed Leadership and
Management Development Training Program.
OH – PATHS: Professional Advancement through
Training and Education in Human Services 2004 Moving Mountains Award Winner
Provide meaningful career pathways
Enhance role & recognition of DSPs
Keep people on the job longer Update support skills Improve quality of training &
educational opportunities for DSPs
Improve quality & outcomes Keep the promise of quality
and continuity
Certificate of Initial Proficiency in Direct Support
Certificate of Advanced Proficiency in Direct Support
Registration
2
3
Certificate of Specialized Skill and Knowledge
1
4
PATHS: Professional Advancement throughTraining and Education in Human Services
(Ohio)
Person Centered Planning Positive Behavior Support Direct Support Supervision Program / Habilitation Manager
D S P A MMission
Promoting the developmentOf a highly competent and
Professional human servicesWorkforce, that supportsIndividuals in achieving
Their life goals.
Who are we and what do we do? DSPAM
Learn
Support
Achieve
Through ongoing education Provide higher quality services
Develop new career path Strengthen partnerships between stakeholdersPromote system reform (compensation)
Professional status and recognition Improve quality of life for individuals servedIncreased levels of tenure to promote stability in the work force
DSPAM AccomplishmentDevelop structure of the community support
program Assisted with the development of Frontline
Supervisors Curriculum Supported NADSP in the Development of the
code of EthicsAuthored Minnesota Direct Support
Incentives ProposalProvide Oversight for grant related to DSPs
1st AnnualDSPAM
Conference &Awards Banquet
Broadening Horizons
Experience a Powerful Day
To help change
Your job into a Career!
One Day
Training Hours
Meet others in the field
Networking
Code of Ethics Training
DSPAM Presents
The Missing Component!
ETH IC S
What are some examples of ethical dilemmas you have
faced in direct support work?
NADSP Code of Ethics
How were they developed? Initial focus groups with DSPs, families, consumers
and managers/administrators (MN, TN, MA, MO, NY) Survey in Frontline Initiative (120 responses) Conducted a national two-day workshop in D.C. of
which about 60% were DSPs to draft structure and initial Code
NADSP membership edited and reviewed National validation effort
Written survey Workshops
What are they about?
Broad Areas Person Centered
Supports Promoting Physical and
Emotional Well-Being Integrity &
Responsibility Confidentiality
Justice, Fairness & Equity
Respect Relationships Self-Determination Advocacy
How are they structured?
Preamble Ethical Statements
1. 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. Interpretive statements
As a Direct Support Professional, I will: Recognize that each person must direct his or her own life and
support and that the unique social network, circumstances, personality, preferences, needs and gifts of each person I support must be the primary guide for the selection, structure, and use of supports for that individual.
Commit to person-centered supports as best practice.
Application of the COE toReal Life Scenarios
Small Group Work
Tasks to Accomplish
What is your group’s consensus about the best way(s) to handle the situation?
In what ways were the Standards and the Interpretive Statements Useful/helpful?
Group Work
Tasks Feedback
What was your scenarioWhat is your group’s consensus about the
best way(s) to handle the situation?
How did you apply the COE to accomplish your outcome?
What’s one thing you can do right now to promote the NADSP
Code of Ethics in your organization?
What strategies canyour organization use to
adopt and usingadopt and using THE CODE of ETHICS?
What will you do when you go back to work to enhance the
professionalization of DSPs in your organization or state?
Thank YouFor Support and
Guidance
Nancy PetersonARRM
Kellie MillerNagelSouth Central College, CSP
Crown Plaza HotelSt. Paul, MN
John SauerInstitute on Community Integration,
University of Minnesota
Connie Burkhart Institute on Community Integration,
University of Minnesota
ARRM
Mark OlsonArc Greater Twin Cities
Dakota Communities, Inc.
Arc Greater Twin Cities
Working On Life’s Fulfillment, Inc.
Ruvelson & Kautzer
Chartered
Institute on Community Integration,
University of Minnesota
For more information on DSPAM or on the
Broadening Horizons ConferenceContact:
Or call 651-789-0031
To order copies of theNADSP Code of EthicsContact:
Institute on Community IntegrationUniversity of Minnesota109 Pattee Hall150 Pillsbury Drive S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455
Or call:612-624-6328