Establishes a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals to assist and enhance the field of direct care support.
Establishes a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals to assist and enhance the field of direct care support.
Establishes a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals to assist and enhance the field of direct care support.
Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Directs the office of mental health to establish programs for the training and development of persons capable of providing coaching and support to individuals under treatment plans developed by licensed mental health practitioners, including but not limited to a process of issuing, either directly or through contract, credentials for qualified mental health associates.
Direct support professionals.
Requires DHS to develop enhanced training curriculum for direct support professionals.
Direct support professionals council establishment and appropriation