Article Publication Date:
3/6/2006
Summary:
A broad coalition of stakeholders created this example of a comprehensive state-level workforce development plan. The document suggests solutions to the following workforce challenges: recruitment and retention; education, training and development; data gathering and monitoring; status and awareness of profession; and mentoring and supervision. An executive summary and 1-page call to action targeted at key stakeholders are included.
Topics:
Quality
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Direct Care Workforce
Sources:
Grantee produced
Illinois Direct Support Professional Workforce Initiative
Programs/Initiatives:
Real Choice Systems Change
States:
measurement; evaluation; professional association; DSP; Direct Support Professionals
Contact
Katie Keiling
Illinois Direct Support Professional Workforce Initiative
kkeiling@uic.edu
Phone:
312-996-1002
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51596