04/01/2024
The DSP Workgroup of the Statewide Planning and Policy Council & Regional Sub-Councils is excited to announce the launch of Tennessee’s first-ever Direct Support Professional Website, DSP Tennessee!
The site seeks to bring this expertise and experience into a landing spot where all things DSP in Tennessee and the latest information is available. You will find that the website seeks to elevate the passion and work of Tennessee’s DSPs by pulling together the latest resources available into one space. This includes the value of the DSP, current initiatives that address the DSP workforce shortages, solutions and best practices are just a few things that are featured.
You will also find opportunities to engage with other DSPs from other areas of the state, as well as opportunities to attend DSP workshops, seminars, DSP advocacy, and DSP professional development events.
We want you to help us continue to build this website. We invite your ideas and your feedback on what you would expect to see on this site.
The website is the product of a number of individuals, entities and organizations who have been addressing the DSP workforce shortages in Tennessee for a number of years. These organizations include:
- Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- TennCare Division of Long-Term Services & Supports
- Blue Care
- Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup)
- United Healthcare
- Tennessee Community Organizations (TNCO)
- The Arc Tennessee
- DSP Voice Regional DSP Workgroups
- American Job Centers, Northern Middle
And now, introducing the first ever, Tennessee DSP website
Addressing Tennessee's pressing staffing shortage for direct support professionals and caregivers is a top priority. Discover a multitude of statewide workforce development (WFD) initiatives dedicated to enhancing staffing for home and community-based service (HCBS) providers. This platform consolid...
