System Values & General Principles

This Real Care, Inc. training focuses on core values and principles for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who work with individuals in community settings. The program emphasizes community involvement, active participation, and enhancing quality of life through personalized support that respects individual choices and autonomy. Key principles include fostering natural supports, maintaining age-appropriate boundaries, and being realistic while sensitive to each person's dignity and privacy. The training stresses the importance of establishing routines, involving families, building meaningful relationships, and maintaining safe practices. DSPs are encouraged to promote individual strengths, teach functional skills, and model appropriate behavior while being conscious of their impact. The overarching message is that these aren't just guidelines but commitments that define how professionals support individuals to build stronger, more inclusive communities.