About the Workforce Hub
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation (New York Alliance), in partnership with the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University and University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration spent time with providers across New York State to identify and create resources and tools through the Workforce Recruitment/Retention Technical Assistance project. We are pleased to share those resources and encourage all organizations to utilize them in your Direct Support Professional engagement and attraction initiatives.
Realistic Job Preview
Where Passion Meets Purpose: A Realistic Job Preview of Direct Support (20:39)
A realistic job preview of the profession of direct support in New York.
How to Use the RJP: Where Passion Meets Purpose: A Realistic Job Preview User’s Guide
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Become a Direct Support Professional
Don’t stop working. Work with someone new.
Looking for a way to make a difference?
Use your creativity to make a difference
You’ve got a diploma. Now what?
A profession with purpose
March toward inclusion
View the full playlist of PSAs here.
Additional Resources (External Links)
*New 2026* NADSP Code of Ethics – Video Playlist
Developed by The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, the Code of Ethics serves as a straightforward and relevant guide for direct support professionals, helping them resolve the ethical dilemmas they face every day and encouraging them to achieve the highest ideals of the profession. Learn more at https://nadsp.org/resources/the-nadsp-code-of-ethics
DSP Handbook
The DSP Handbook was designed to help attract and educate new direct support professionals, engage incumbent workers, and support HR professionals in recruiting new workers.
DSP Talk Podcast
The podcast that’s exploring the complex world of disability support. Now in its 2nd season, DSP Talk episodes highlight the journey towards community inclusion, the significance of a competent workforce, and the vital role direct support professionals play in the lives of those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!
Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation (RCWT)
The Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation (RCWT) website supports workforce development for professionals serving individuals with developmental disabilities in New York State. It offers training, resources, and tools aligned with ethical standards and core competencies, along with access to live events and webinars on topics like Medicaid service coordination and respectful language. RCWT serves as a central hub to empower Direct Support Professionals and human services providers in delivering high-quality care.