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 as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).
Cuyahoga DD, in partnership with the Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP), offers this certificate program for FREE.
Session 1:
- June 9 - 18
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Big Creek Center
- 6149 W. 130th St., Parma
Session 2:
- June 23 - July 2
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- HELP Foundation
- 26900 Euclid Ave., Euclid
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
- First aid/CPR certification
- Raffle prizes
Responsibilities:
- Attendance is mandatory (with a one-day exception)
- Provide your own transportation (depart by 3 PM)
- Communicate if you are running late or are going to be absent
- Bring your own laptop, earbuds, and refillable water bottle
The day may end earlier depending on daily activities. Lunch will be provided. The deadline to register is Sunday, June 1.
For questions, contact 216-941-2200. Register below.