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Definitions and Occupational Characteristics of Direct Support Professionals

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Study that explores duties and activities that distinguish the direct support professional (DSP) occupation from other direct care workforce occupations to inform the consideration of a DSP Standard Occupational Classification code and other workforce data collection efforts (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, 2025)

Last modified on 07/14/2025


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