{"id":7111,"date":"2021-04-05T14:51:03","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T18:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox3.foxtrotdev.com\/?page_id=7111"},"modified":"2023-11-09T14:35:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:35:27","slug":"dsp-apprenticeship-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sandbox3.foxtrotdev.com\/?page_id=7111","title":{"rendered":"DSP Apprenticeship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Humanim\u2019s Direct Support Professional Apprenticeship Program is a statewide initiative that aims to increase Maryland\u2019s Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce through the apprenticeship model. As a registered apprenticeship program with the\u00a0Maryland Department of Labor<\/a>, participants receive a combination of paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction within a variety of community-based settings, while earning professional certification through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP).<\/p>\n

THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the front line staff who work directly with individuals diagnosed with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (I\/DD) to increase their quality of life, while encouraging growth and independence. One of the most important positions in Human Services, DSPs are the backbone of the system of care for individuals with disabilities, and the organizations who serve them.<\/p>\n

HOW IT WORKS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Humanim\u2019s DSP Apprenticeship Program employs a combination of classroom instruction, online curriculum and on-the-job training (practicum).<\/p>\n

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Classroom instruction focuses on providing practical advice about DSP interactions with the individuals they support, discussions about situations that have occurred on the job, and problem solving sessions centered around how to be more intentional in ones actions and behaviors as a DSP.<\/p>\n

The online curriculum and certification is provided through the\u00a0National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals<\/a>\u00a0(NADSP), and identifies the skills, knowledge, and ethical principles needed to be an effective DSP. The curriculum is comprised of 15 core competency areas, while\u00a0measuring the quality of interaction between the DSP and the individuals served via testimonials.<\/p>\n

APPRENTICESHIP MODEL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Humanim\u2019s program is designed to meet the key objectives of the state\u2019s apprenticeship model,
\nwhile elevating the DSP position into a long-term career path, and addressing the state\u2019s critical talent gap in direct client care. As the only one of its kind in Maryland, Humanim\u2019s DSP Apprenticeship Program expands the breadth of the apprenticeship model beyond traditional trades, while fulfilling its key objectives of increased employment through targeted job training and career development.<\/p>\n

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\nThe program creates equitable career paths for high school students outside of the 4-year postsecondary education track, providing a platform for students to engage in career exploration, gain real world work experience, and build professional skills – all while earning a wage.<\/p>\n

Youth apprentices who complete the program successfully have a guaranteed path to employment after graduation. For those who decide that direct support is not the best career option for them, they will leave the program with a foundation of professional, in-demand skills that will translate to other meaningful careers, such as nursing and CNA work.<\/p>\n

Apprentice Benefits Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25b3 Earn\u00a0While You Learn!
\n\u25b3 Get Real World Job Experience & Gain Professional Skills
\n\u25b3 Develop a Career Path
\n\u25b3 Have Job Opportunities After You Graduate<\/p>\n

TRAINING PATHS<\/strong><\/h2>\n