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Abstract:
This resource is a realistic job preview of what a day as a direct support professional in Tennessee is like.
The realistic job preview (RJP) is a tool that can help increase retention by giving adult learners a look at what the job is really like before they accept the job offer by showing all aspects of the job, both positive and challenging, and highlighting the duties, responsibilities, schedule, pay, and benefits of the job. This RJP can help adult learners make an informed decision about whether or not they would like to work as a Direct Service Professional in Tennessee.
Benefits and Uses
The video shows many different types of people (men, women, younger people, older people, different races) being a DSP. The video has the DSPs speaking about the profession and also the individuals that are supported by DSPs. It shows the many different environments and situations that a DSP may encounter.
The video gives very specific real-life examples of the challenges of the job. Being able to see and hear and pause the video and watch again can be very helpful for an adult learner to decide if they could handle those challenges.
Required Training
No prior training required.
What the experts say
The vignettes in this career exploration video on Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are quick, informative, interesting, engaging, and personal with people that really do have a passion for their profession. The vocabulary used throughout was consistent and what was being said clearly matched what you were seeing on the video.
The video goes into the categories of settings, types of care, and types of skills needed for the jobs and also the rewards and benefits.
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Publication Year
2021