Establishes a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals to enhance the field of direct care support.
New York S00383 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals. The program aims to assist and enhance the field of direct care support by focusing on initiatives that promote direct support work as a career, professionalize the field, and improve the health, safety, and well-being of individuals being served. The Office of Mental Health will implement the pilot program, which will include a credentialing and education program and a comprehensive training program.
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