The Alaska Core Competencies are a set of essential skills for DSPs (direct support providers or direct support professionals) who deliver services to persons with mental health and substance use conditions, intellectual and physical disabilities, and older adults who need long-term services and support.

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Each of the 10 Core Competencies focuses on specific skill areas. These 10 broad competency categories are broken down into 42 individual competencies, and each competency is defined by behavioral descriptors.