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IDD Leader
For IDD Providers: Tired of the revolving door of staff? Join host Nate Beers as he and other industry leaders share loads of actionable advice on how you can retain and grow your DSP workforce. Just because there's a nationwide DSP workforce crisis doesn't mean that your organization has to churn through staff. Listen to innovative solutions to increase your staff retention and give your organization a competitive advantage so that at the end of the day you provide the best quality care for those you serve.
More effective supervisors. Stronger workforce. Lower turnover.
IDD Leader
Ep. 51 - From High Turnover to Thriving Workforce w/ UMN’s Direct Support Workforce Solutions
Is your agency stuck in the cycle of high turnover, vacancies, and constant shift coverage? In this episode, Kris Foss and Chet Tschetter from UMN’s Direct Support Workforce Solutions share practical steps any human services leader can take to break free.
From asking and listening, to using data to identify hot spots and bright spots, to building a leadership pipeline, onboarding, mentorship, and realistic job previews—they lay out a clear path from struggling to thriving.
You’ll also learn the hidden cost of DSP turnover (usually more than $5,000+ per employee) and how to start reducing it today.
Learn More
Direct Support Workforce Solutions
Frontline Initiative - a free online magazine Connecting DSPs to the Issues that Matter.
National Frontline Supervisor Competencies
Frontline Supervisor Assessment
The Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota
Do your frontline supervisors sometimes unintentionally contribute to staff turnover? I know how it feels... Most supervisors were never trained to lead. Get The 7 Quiet Danger Signs Your Supervisors Are Burning Out Their Teams and learn how high-retention agencies spot — and fix — these issues fast. https://iddleader.com/burnout