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In a recent Brooklyn Paper article by Barbara Russo-Lennon titled "For the love of care: Brooklyn nonprofit group home grapples with staffing crisis," the spotlight is on the Guild for Exceptional Children, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that caters to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Despite a celebrated $2 million federal grant secured last summer by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, staffing shortages remain a critical issue for group homes in New York.
Nonprofit group homes face a challenging situation with 20,000 direct care positions vacant statewide, as reported by the New York Disability Advocates. The Guild, with its services for children, adults, and seniors, is unable to expand its capacity due to significant staff shortages despite a slew of new initiatives aimed at recruitment and retention.
Jennifer Hinds-Moore, the Guild's human resources director, highlighted the difficulty in competing with state programs that offer higher wages. Amid a 30% workforce turnover, the nonprofit sector's struggle is echoed by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright's ongoing advocacy for wage enhancements for direct support professionals (DSPs).
Efforts by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, under Gov. Kathy Hochul's leadership, have included significant financial investments to bolster the DSP workforce. Yet, the disparity in wages between nonprofit and government-operated programs continues to challenge the system's sustainability.
For more detailed insights into this pressing issue, you can read the full article on Brooklyn Paper's website: [Brooklyn Paper - For the love of care](Source).
Brooklyn Nonprofit Group Home Faces Staffing Crisis Amid Calls for Increased Support
In a recent Brooklyn Paper article by Barbara Russo-Lennon titled "For the love of care: Brooklyn nonprofit group home grapples with staffing crisis," the spotlight is on the Guild for Exceptional Children, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that caters to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Despite a celebrated $2 million federal grant secured last summer by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, staffing shortages remain a critical issue for group homes in New York.
Nonprofit group homes face a challenging situation with 20,000 direct care positions vacant statewide, as reported by the New York Disability Advocates. The Guild, with its services for children, adults, and seniors, is unable to expand its capacity due to significant staff shortages despite a slew of new initiatives aimed at recruitment and retention.
Jennifer Hinds-Moore, the Guild's human resources director, highlighted the difficulty in competing with state programs that offer higher wages. Amid a 30% workforce turnover, the nonprofit sector's struggle is echoed by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright's ongoing advocacy for wage enhancements for direct support professionals (DSPs).
Efforts by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, under Gov. Kathy Hochul's leadership, have included significant financial investments to bolster the DSP workforce. Yet, the disparity in wages between nonprofit and government-operated programs continues to challenge the system's sustainability.
For more detailed insights into this pressing issue, you can read the full article on Brooklyn Paper's website: [Brooklyn Paper - For the love of care](Source).