dsplori

Yes unfortunately DSP's get lower salaries than a CNA. Even though you're doing basically the same job and sometimes more than is required of a CNA. This is usually because (in our state anyway) funding for the developmentally and mentally disabled is very low. And most positions in group homes and Cilas (community integrated living arrangement) are DSP positions.

Hi maybe I can clear this up for you. I live in Illinois. I am a DSP. Direct Care Professional. I work with developmentally disabled adults in a home like setting. I do everything the above says only I do not give injections. I can administer medication because I went to med tech training. Basically we are riding on the Nurses licence. The companies Nursing staff are assigned houses they are responsible for. The staff at those houses are passing meds under her supervision. All staff passing medication must go to training through our company that is approved by DHS (Department of Human Services). I do everything a CNA does. Back in the day a dsp was called a habilitation aid. I had to go to classes and take a test. I just can not take my training and become a CNA. I would have to take CNA classes and become certified through the state. At one time it was possible to Just take the CNA test and become a certified CNA but the state changed the rules.