Direct Support Workforce Data

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Rhode Island Statewide Workforce Initiative (RISWI) SupportWise Workforce Data Summary and Implications

These reports provide a comprehensive summary of workforce data for Rhode Island, focusing on direct support professionals (DSPs) and frontline supervisors (FLSs). It evaluates whether statewide efforts are effectively impacting workforce conditions. The report is designed to inform people with disabilities, their families, employers, state partners and policymakers with insights in both detailed and plain language (easy read) versions. Here are the most recent reports:

  • Rhode Island Statewide Workforce Initiative (RISWI) SupportWise Workforce Data Summary and Implications for Reporting Period July 1 to Dec. 31, 2024 (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
  • Rhode Island Statewide Workforce Initiative (RISWI) SupportWise Workforce Data Summary and Implications for Reporting Period July 1 to Dec. 31, 2024 Easy Read Report (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)

Previous reports

  • Rhode Island Statewide Workforce Initiative (RISWI) SupportWise Workforce Data Summary and Implications for Reporting Period Jan. 1 to June 30, 2024 (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
  • Rhode Island Statewide Workforce Initiative (RISWI) SupportWise Workforce Data Summary and Implications for Reporting Period Jan. 1 to June 30, 2024 Easy Read Report (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
  • Rhode Island Statewide Workforce Initiative (RISWI) SupportWise Workforce Data Summary and Implications for Reporting Period July 1 to Dec. 31, 2023 (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
  • Rhode Island Statewide Workforce Initiative (RISWI) SupportWise Workforce Data Summary and Implications for Reporting Period July 1 to Dec. 31, 2023 Easy Read Report (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)