DSP-U Certificate for Highschoolers
DSP-U allows local high school junior and senior students to earn a certificate, build their resume, and explore future career opportunities to work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). This certificate program is brought to you FREE by Cuyahoga DD and in partnership with the Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP).
Summer Session:
- June 17, 18, 20, 21
- June 24-27
- 9 am - 3 pm
- Big Creek Center
- 6149 W. 130th St., Parma
The day may end earlier depending on daily activities. Lunch will be provided. Registration deadline is June 1. For questions, contact 216-941-2200. Register below.
What you will learn:
- Overview of intellectual and developmental disabilities
- History of service for people with developmental disabilities
- Ethics on the frontline
- Supporting health and safety
- Direct Support Professional as a teacher
- Individual service planning and self-determination
- Positive behavior supports and principles of positive intervention
- Unusual incidents, major unusual incidents and incident reports
- Effective documentation
- Providing personal care with dignity
Takeaways:
- Earn a DSP basic certificate
- Field trips to provider locations
- Connect with provider agencies that are hiring
- Learn first-hand how to support people with I/DD
- Raffle prizes