Almost four decades ago I took my first job in the nonprofit sector, working as a "counselor" with developmentally disabled adults. It remains the job I am most proud of. 

Today, the people who hold that job are called "direct-support professionals." And many of my clients are nonprofit organizations that employ them.

Given my history as a DSP,  my ongoing connection to the profession, and that this week is "Direct Support Professional Recognition Week" here in the U.S., I wanted to give a shout out to today's DSPs by writing a short piece about the gig on a client's site.

Take a look.

— by Paul Conley