Welcome to Team IOP
Relias and ANCOR have partnered to create the 2023 Direct Support Professionals Report. This survey is a biannual report that is shared widely to help I/DD organizations improve DSP retention and recruitment efforts.
Please take this survey at: Survey (decipherinc.com)
Independence is a:
CARF Member Find out more at http://www.carf.org/
OADSP Participant Find out more at www.shopoadsp.org; OADSP TV+; www.facebook.com/OADSP/
Provider Certification Workshop Participant
DSP Magnent Association Member Find out more at www.blitzcreative.com
OPRA Member Find out more at www.opra.org
Advocacy Army Participant
What Is The "DSP Experience?"
DSPX is Direct Support Professionals providing valuable feedback and essential input to Ohio's DODD Workforce Crisis Taskforce, with an aim to improve recruitment, retention, job satisfaction, and career growth.
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DSP Life: a free social network to connect DSPs
We have an exciting new networking opportunity for all!
DSP Life is a free social network designed to connect DSPs, who often feel isolated, to a large community of support.
This is a place for YOU to share, learn, speak up and receive community support.
Please sign up at dsplife.com
Refer a Manager or Nursing Staff Get $500
Want a way to make extra money that requires nearly no work?? Independence has a referral program. Have someone you know (or someone you just met) apply for a manager or nursing position. Make sure they indicate that you referred them. Once they reach their 6 months of employment then, you receive $500. Contact HR with any questions.
“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
**If you have any pictures you would like to share, please send them to Cora Denning at cdenning@iopci.org or Michelle Madden at mmadden@iopci.org
Paid Time to Get Vaccinated!
If you are still in need of the vaccination, please make sure you read the following information:
-Up to four hours of paid time sick time for each vaccination dose, at regular rate of pay.
-Reasonable time off up to 16 hours, paid at regular rate of pay for any side effects experienced following each vaccination dose.
-If employee has available sick time, employee will be required to use accrued paid sick time for vaccination or recovery of side effects.
Contact HR with any questions.
New service available to all DSP's paid for by Portage DD
Need support with home or work issues?
Contact Success Coach: Christopher Konieczko, M. Ed.
Colman Professional Services
Email: chris.konieczko@colemanservices.org
Phone: 330-333-2599
Completely Confidential
Refer a Friend Get $250
Want a way to make extra money that requires nearly no work?? Independence has a referral program. Have someone you know (or someone you just met) apply to work here. Make sure they indicate that you referred them. Once they reach their 6 months of employment then, you receive $250. Contact HR with any questions.
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Reminder: Wash your hands, wear your mask, keep 6 feet apart, and stay home if you are sick.
More COVID-19 and vaccination information is provided below.
Please be advised that until further notice, our agency will only provide fingerprinting and background services for healthcare and education professionals. If you have any questions regarding this policy or our availability to provide this service, please contact our front desk at 330-296-2851.
COVID-19 Information
How to Remove and Put on Your Mask: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-133/pdfs/2010-133.pdf
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
To obtain the COVID-19 vaccination, please contact one of the following: 
Portage County Health Department
705 Oakwood Street, 2nd floor, Ravenna
(330) 296-9919
CVS Pharmacy
318 E Main St, Ravenna
(330) 296-3871
Walgreens
144 E Main St, Ravenna
(330) 298-4297
Search vaccines.gov to find locations near you.
Text your ZIP code to 438829 to find locations near you.
Call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.
Local Covid Testing Sites
Teladoc
For our employees that have elected UMR as their health insurance provider, through Independence Inc, please be aware that UMR continues to monitor the situation and formulate plans to keep their members safe. UMR will cover all testing at no cost for members. They will also continue to cover Teladoc visits with no member responsibility, more information can be found below or on your ID card.
DSP Ohio was developed to try and make more caring people aware of the opportunities available to work as Direct Support Professionals. This video was put together by DSP Ohio and might be appreciated by staff already working in these important positions. Feel free to share it with others that might be interested in working in this field.
