Career Details

Direct Support Professional Certified - Level II

Description

The second level of credentialing recognizes Direct Support Professionals who have demonstrated competence that is measured and approved by the NADSP.

Certifying Organization

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified

Certifying Organization

American Society for Bioethics and Humanities

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Housing Counselor

Certifying Organization

Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Professional Counselor

Certifying Organization

American Psychotherapy Association

Type

B - Advanced

Related Careers

Rehabilitation Counselors

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.

Social

Counselors, All Other

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+14 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

All counselors not listed separately.

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