Direct Support Professional III

What you'll learn

Achieve national certification with the Direct Support Professional III microcredential-the final step in a three-microcredential series. DSPs help people with developmental and physical disabilities live full lives and engage in their communities. You will gain the skills needed to advocate for and with the individuals you support and to promote their success in essential life skills like banking, shopping, self-care, and friendships. Direct support work demonstrates the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomy. Open to current professionals in the field. There is limited time grant funding from the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to cover all tuition, fees, books, course materials, national certification by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals and educational supports. In addition, the program will offer a $750 incentive to eligible students who complete each microcredential and earn certification. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all for continued study and readies current DSPs to advance their careers.

An online microcredential from Jamestown Community College (60 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Jamestown Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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Skills covered