DSP Front Line Supervisor

What you'll learn

Have you been working as a supervisor to Direct Support Professionals? If yes, this Front Line Supervisor microcredential provides an outstanding opportunity to elevate your skills and take your practice to the next level. You will study the best practices in human services leadership while focusing on specfic competencies including community and service networking, facilitating support services, hiring and training, supervision, performance reviews, leadership, professionalisim and self-development. In a unique partnership between the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)and SUNY, students taking this microcredential may be eligible for a grant to support the full cost of tuition, fees and books. Embedded in the microcredential courses are assignments linked to the nationally recognized Front Line Supervisor certification from the National Association of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Successful completion of this microcredential awards six credits toward completion of a degree, national certification, and for eligible students, the opportunity to earn a $1,000 stipend.

A hybrid microcredential from SUNY Morrisville (50 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Morrisville. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician

Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.