BECOME A DSP TODAY
Discover the rewards and become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) today!
Wood County Board of DD is here to help you explore DSP career opportunities.
HOW TO BECOME A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
There are two ways to become a Direct Support Professional:
Agency Providers
are organizations who have employees that work in a variety of settings such as residential, employment, transportation, day services, and drop-in support.
Agencies provide Direct Support Professionals with:
- Flexible schedule
- Regular pay periods
- Benefits
- Trainings/certifications
- Billing
Independent Providers
are self-employed and gain certification to provide support to Individuals as Direct Support Professionals.
Being self-employed and certified through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities allows the Direct Support Professional :
The ability to be flexible with their schedule
Choose who they are working with
Manage their own billing
Maintain their own trainings/certifications.
