How to Become a Provider

List of 2 frequently asked questions.

• What Is a DSP (Direct Service Provider)?
  
  

  An DSP is a self-employed and provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  You are not employees of the State of Ohio or the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

  In order to provide I/O, Level 1 or Self Waiver services, each provider must be certified by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
  

  You can choose to work as an DSP and be your own boss!

  • Choose who you work with
  • Choose your own schedule
  • Be your own boss
  • Certification required

  UCBDD is committed to assisting in the process of becoming a DSP, so please do not hesitate to email llacella@ucbdd.org or call Lori LaCella at 614-512-0562 for assistance.
  
  

   

  
  A provider is a person who will assist an individual (or group of individuals) with a developmental disability to live as independently as possible in accordance to their individual service plan (ISP).

• What kinds of things would I do as a Direct Service Provider?
  
  

  DSP's perform a variety of tasks to support the individual they serve. These tasks may include - light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, assisting with personal care, assisting and transporting individuals to medical appointments, accessing activities in the community and more.