Licking County DSP Employment Connections

Licking County DSP Employment Connections Working to educate our community about the important work Direct Support Professionals do every day.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! Please use the link below to nominate Licking County DD Providers for our Licking County Prov...
06/01/2026

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! Please use the link below to nominate Licking County DD Providers for our Licking County Provider Appreciation Event in September. This year there will be 5 award categories; Supervisor of the Year, Independent Provider of the Year, Employment Specialist of the Year, Direct Support Professional-ADS of the Year and Direct Support Professional-HPC of the Year. Buckle up- it is time to honor the incredible providers behind the wheel of support!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H7RMR5P

Thank you to everyone who joined our Provider Steering Committee meeting today! We spoke about the Medicaid changes that...
05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Provider Steering Committee meeting today! We spoke about the Medicaid changes that providers are seeing and potentially will be seeing. We had the pleasure of having Lisa Chandler join us, who spoke about all things when it comes to Positive Behavior Supports. We also had another wonderful Independent Provider who was the winner of our raffle basket! For our June meeting, we will be joined by Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Inc and they will be speaking more about what supports they offer. We look forward to seeing you all on June 23rd at 10:00am.

All Licking County DD Providers see you tomorrow at 10:00am!!
05/25/2026

All Licking County DD Providers see you tomorrow at 10:00am!!

Calling all DSPs! Please join LCBDD-Steering Committee Tuesday, May 26th from 11:00am-12pm for Lisa Chandler’s presentat...
05/22/2026

Calling all DSPs!
Please join LCBDD-Steering Committee Tuesday, May 26th from 11:00am-12pm for Lisa Chandler’s presentation! She will be discussing how to better understand behavior as communication and respond in a person-centered-proactive way! Participants will learn how trauma, unmet needs, sensory challenges, and environmental factors can influence behavior, and how shifting our perception can change outcomes! See you all Tuesday at Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities 116 N. 22nd St. Newark, OH.

If you are an Agency, Employment or Independent Provider in Licking County, join us next week! These meetings were creat...
05/21/2026

If you are an Agency, Employment or Independent Provider in Licking County, join us next week! These meetings were created for Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Providers to come together to be able to give feedback, learn together, collaborate and a chance to win a raffle basket! See you all next week-May 26th at 10:00am

05/14/2026

Join us in this episode for an engaging discussion on simple, effective ways to manage your finances, clear misconceptions about budgeting, and boost your fi...

05/12/2026

Something BIG is happening in Licking County!
For the first time ever LCBDD is looking for Licking County adults with disabilities who want to share their stories and become the first ever Licking County Disability Ambassadors!

When selected, these Ambassadors will represent LCBDD at community events and have the opportunity to speak about issues that are important to them and give presentations to community organizations.
This is a paid opportunity and Ambassadors can expect to work up to 12 hours a month.
Our application process has started and you can download your application here: https://lcountydd.org/lcbddambassadors/

You can also pick up a paper application at our front desk or request a digital copy by emailing [email protected].

In the month of May, it is that time of year where I am out and about attending Career Fairs at local High Schools! I ha...
05/07/2026

In the month of May, it is that time of year where I am out and about attending Career Fairs at local High Schools! I have been able to be at Newark High School- Newark City Schools, Licking Valley High School and Heath High School- Heath City Schools in the past two weeks. I was also able to share this time with two great Providers, CSS Licking County and Center for Disability Services. If you are looking to become a DSP reach out to me, Hannah Tucker 740-644-8015!

Meet Monica, a Career Services Specialist with Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. Monica started as a Summer Youth ...
05/07/2026

Meet Monica, a Career Services Specialist with Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc.

Monica started as a Summer Youth Coach with Goodwill while she was going to college. She found it to be a perfect fit while being a student and working. After graduation, she was hired as a Job Coach and has now been promoted as a Career Services Specialist! In her current position, she supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities complete their tasks at work. Most importantly, she helps them learn how to build relationships at work and find the right people for support. Monica’s favorite part of her job is getting to watch individuals grow from being shy to thriving at work!

Monica works closely with employers to advocate for the people she supports and learns the job right alongside them. Monica’s advice to DSPs is to understand that your whole job is a constant learning experience, and it is okay to not know something. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable is key! Never stop advocating for your client, even when others try to mute you out!

If you are interested in a rewarding career, reach out to DSP Employment Connections to learn more about becoming a DSP!

05/04/2026

Tomorrow is a primary election and an opportunity to exercise your right to vote!
Voting is just on way that people in Licking County can experience freedom.

If you are an adult supported by LCBDD, you have the opportunity to share more about freedom means to you! Here's how:
1. Submit a piece of writing (ranging from a couple paragraphs to one page) on the following topic:
What does freedom mean to you? How can LCBDD support your freedom to choose what you want in life?

2. Email us your response to [email protected] by May 6! You can ask a person who supports you to help you send it in.

3. If your response is chosen, you will be invited to speak to the group during our first ever Advocacy Assembly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 2 at LCBDD (116 N. 22nd St. in Newark).

We can't wait to hear from you!

We are still looking for speakers so please send in your submissions by Wednesday!

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116 N 22nd Street
Newark, OH
43055

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(740) 644-0344

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