Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Why study Direct Support Professional (DSP)

A DSP supports those with intellectual & developmental disabilities with daily care while ensuring safety & fostering independence. A DSP can work in settings including group homes, day programs, or community-based organizations.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities in the Direct Support field. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

MEDIAN SALARY

$31,543*

SALARY RANGE $20,354 - $42,694

Support those with intellectual & developmental disabilities with daily care while ensuring safety & fostering independence. (Zip Recruiter)

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on estimates derived from Indeed.

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.