Title:
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL VACANCIES IN THE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY FIELD: A STUDY OVER TIME

Authors:
Scott Spreat, USA

Abstract:

Data collected in Pennsylvania USA over a four year time period suggest a worsening of the workforce crisis within the intellectual disability field. It was reported that almost 20% of Direct Support Professional positions were vacant.  The costs of tolerating such a high rate of vacant positions are estimated.