Direct support professional definition

Direct support professional means a person who is employed in a "direct services position" as that term is defined in section 5123.081 of the Revised Code.
Direct support professional means a person who interacts di- rectly with a client during an overnight planned respite stay to pro- vide services outlined in the client's overnight planned respite serv- ices individualized agreement.
Direct support professional means an individual employed to personally provide personal care assistance services covered by medical assistance under Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0625, subdivisions 19a and 19c; or to personally provide medical assistance services covered under Minnesota Statutes, sections 256B.0913, 256B.092, 256B.49, or chapter 256S. Direct support professional does not include managerial or administrative staff who do not personally provide the services described in this paragraph.

Examples of Direct support professional in a sentence

  • Direct support professional does not include managerial or administrative staff who do not personally provide the services described in this paragraph.

  • Direct support professional must be an employee of an IDD Waiver provider who provides direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities for at least 50% of the employee’s work hours.

  • Direct support professional means any person employed by, under contract with, sub- contracted with, through a provider Medicaid Agreement, or serving in a volunteer capacity with or for a public or private agency that provides services and supports to and/or for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Similarly, 50% of people with a family member who received supported living services reported Table 1.3. Direct support professional (DSP) vacancy rates StudyState or area that staff turnover was a problem.

  • This rate methodology is comprised of four key components:• Direct support professional (DSP) wage ($).• Employee related expenses (%).• Program indirect expenses (%).• Administrative expenses (%).


More Definitions of Direct support professional

Direct support professional means an individual who:
Direct support professional means a worker who assists or supervises a worker to assist a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead a fulfilling life in the community through a diverse range of services, including helping the person get ready in the morning, take medication, go to work or find work, and participate in social activities. "Direct support professional" includes all workers categorized as program direct support professionals and excludes workers categorized as administrative, as defined in standards established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
Direct support professional or “DSP” means a person who
Direct support professional means a paid individual who provides direct, personal, care services and support to one or more persons with developmental disabilities requir- ing long-term care. This term is more commonly accepted in CRSBs than LTCW.
Direct support professional or “DSP” means a person who is employed or contracted by a provider to assist a HCBS service recipient to lead a self-determined life and contribute to the community; assist with activities of daily living, if needed; and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
Direct support professional means an individual 27