Now that we've had some time to digest all of the week's events, we thought we'd share more about our activities during @therealancor.bsky.social #DSPRW2025.
Read all about it here: valleycommunityservices.org/.../dsp-reco...
Congratulations to our DSP Recognition Week raffle winners! Our lucky recipients were awarded $100 gift certificates in appreciation of their exemplary service and the continuous support they provide to our Individuals. #ThankYou again to our amazing DSPs! #ILA #FlashbackFriday #DSPRW2025
Closing out DSP Recognition Week with gratitude 💙💚 Our Executive Director, Alexandra Hoeck-Murray, shares thanks to all Direct Support Professionals—you are the heart of Community Living Oakville. 🌟
#DSPRW2025 #DreamInspireBelong
We're wrapping up #DSPRW2025 with the best of the best!
Melissa Diehl is our overall Direct Support Professional of 2025!
She exemplifies dedication and perseverance in everyday challenges. She is always #SupportingPeople as well as any DSPs in her area.
Thanks for celebrating with us this week!
It's almost the end of @TheRealANCOR #DSPRW2025!
Our penultimate DSP of the year, in our CBS division, is Waylon Bish!
Her superiors found her very deserving of the title, as she has saved one house's schedule from call offs all year.
Keep #SupportingPeople, Waylon!
This week, we proudly honored DSPs across #ILA in recognition of their hard work and dedication! #ThankYou to all for enhancing the lives of the wonderful Individuals in our care! #CultureOfCaring #DSPRecognitionWeek #DSPRW2025
A strong health care system needs a strong workforce, and that includes Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). 👏 This #DSPRecognitionWeek, we celebrate their compassionate support. Learn more: essentialjobsnj.org #DSPRW2025 #EJECNJ
We'd like to recognize our 4th DSP of #DSPRW2025, Lisa Selbaugh, our ICF DSP of 2025!
7 months in, she has made an impression! She is always the first one to volunteer when #SupportingPeople out in the community.
Keep up the great work, Lisa!
Smack bang in the middle of #DSPRW2025!
Scott Warrick is our top 2025 North West Direct Support Professional!
He has shown staff how to build personal relationships with individuals, picks up shifts when needed, comes in early and never calls off.
Thank you for #SupportingPeople, Scott!
Another appreciation post for our amazing DSPs! From #StatenIsland to #Brooklyn, our dynamic Day Hab DSPs help our Individuals reach their activity goals and meet their dietary needs, ensuring continuous safety, growth, and self-sufficiency as they thrive in our programs! #DSPRW2025 #ILA #Workplace
Excited to be on Capitol Hill with a big group from #ANCOR advocating for #Medicaid, #HCBS, and #DSPRW2025!
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Celebrating DSP Appreciation Week!
Today, we are proud to share this heartfelt video honoring Direct Support Professionals—the remarkable individuals who bring compassion, skill, and dedication to their work every day.
#DSPRW2025 #ThankYouDSPs #DirectSupportProfessionals
Day two of #DSPRW2025!
Meet Morgan Cooley, our South West Region DSP of the Year!
She has worked at any house that needed support, picking up shifts at a handful of group homes.
She was also recently promoted to a Lead position for her efforts!
Thank you for #SupportingPeople, Kait!
September 7–13 is #DSPRW2025! This week we celebrate our DSPs whose compassion and dedication help people with #IDD live meaningful, fulfilling lives.
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@GovMurphy has declared this week to be #DirectSupportProfessionalsWeek! @NJDHS thanks all DSPs who make a difference in the lives of so many by providing necessary supports that enable them to live, work & enjoy life as independently as possible in their community. #DSPRW2025
It’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week! #ILA is proud to recognize this critical part of our workforce who deliver loving support, encouragement, and guidance to the Individuals in our care. #ThankYou for the compassion and dedication that you exhibit every day! #DSPRW2025
💙This week, we’re celebrating Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week!💙DSPs provide support to help individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities live independently + connect with their communities. Join us in celebrating & learn more: essentialjobsnj.org #EJECNJ #DSPRW2025
It's day one of #DSPRW2025!
We start the week by recognizing our Central Region DSP of the Year, Kait Mearkle!
Her superiors put it best: Kait is invested in #SupportingPeople. She engages in research to help them, and informs them of the consequences of their choices.
Thank you for everything!
To us, September is a month of marveling at the incredible work done by our Direct Support Professionals.
Starting tomorrow, we’re celebrating our 7 Valley DSPs of the year during #DSPRW2025!
Join us and our partners at @therealancor.bsky.social, PAR and TPA as we celebrate the passion of our DSPs
