Establishes a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals to enhance the field of direct care support.

The bill establishes a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals to assist and enhance the field of direct care support. The program will focus on initiatives such as promoting direct support work as a career, professionalizing the field, and enhancing workforce recruitment and retention. The Office of Mental Health will implement the pilot program, which will include a credentialing and education program, a comprehensive training program, and an advisory council. The council will advise and assist with the implementation of the pilot program.

Establishes a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals to enhance the field of direct care support.

The bill establishes a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals to assist and enhance the field of direct care support. The program will focus on initiatives such as promoting direct support work as a career, professionalizing the field, and enhancing workforce recruitment and retention. The Office of Mental Health will implement the pilot program, which will include a credentialing and education program, a comprehensive training program, and an advisory council. The council will advise and assist with the implementation of the pilot program.