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Certified Employment Support Specialist

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Description

The DSP- Specialist in Employment Support credential (DSP-S-ES) recognizes competence in knowing and understanding the value of work to all people and their role in the facilitation of positive work opportunities for those they support. Employment Support specialists help create these opportunities by using a personalized combination of job development, job coaching, and interpersonal skills to make employment a reality.

Certifying Organization

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
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

Related Programs

36 Human Resources programs on Career School App.

Suggested because Certified Employment Support Specialist applies to Human Resources Specialists. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

Related Careers

Human Resources SpecialistsPsychiatric AidesSocial and Human Service Assistants

Other Certifications from National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

Direct Support Professional Certified-I (DSP-I)
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Direct Support Professional - Certified-II (DSP-C)
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Direct Support Professional Registered (DSP-R)
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Direct Support Professional Specialist - Health Support (DSP-S-HS)
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Direct Support Professional - Specialist - Inclusion (DSP-S-I)
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Direct Support Professional - Specialist in Positive Behavior Support (DSP-S-PBS)
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