Provider Information
Identifying the appropriate care providers is essential for delivering quality support that meets the unique needs of every individual.
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is an individual who assists people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them to lead fulfilling lives and actively participate in their communities.
Key Responsibilities of DSPs:
- Act as caregivers, teachers, mentors, and confidants for those they support.
- Foster independence, teach new skills, and promote full community engagement.
A DSP can choose to be self-employed, working independently and setting their own schedule, or they may be employed by a provider agency, collaborating with a team of other direct support professionals. In either scenario, the responsibilities of a DSP are driven by the person-centered individual service plan and the specific needs of the individuals they serve.
Providers who are new to Trumbull County and are searching for clients will need to log into our Trumbull County Brittco Portal Login. In Brittco you will be able to search for and respond with interest to new clients. If you do not already have a Brittco account registered with TCBDD you can contact Ashley Handel for access: 330-652-9800 ext. 203. To complete the required background check, please also reach out to Ashley using the contact information above.
Interested In Becoming A Provider?
Become an Independent Provider
Learn MoreA self-employed individual who directly offers services to individuals with developmental disabilities is referred to as an independent provider. They are unable to delegate the provision of services to another individual.
Become a Provider Agency or DOO
Learn MoreA provider agency has a Director of Operations (DOO) and at least one other individual who directly delivers services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Certification for Independent Providers
Learn MoreThe provider certification remains valid for a period of three years. Upon expiration, providers are required to submit a renewal application in order to uphold their certification.
Questions or concerns? Contact Us:
Quick Links
Health and Welfare alerts – Required reading of all developmental disabilities employees as part of annual training. Subscribe through this link to have these alerts sent as they are released from the Department.
Competency Based Training and Longevity Add-on –Resources on the rate add-on applied for certain services and DSPs who meet experience and training requirements.
Billing questions – DODD provider resources on billing and claims.
DSP and Provider Resources - General DSP Resources.
Compliance Resources - DODD’s Office of Compliance (OOC) provides support and oversight to county boards of developmental disabilities and providers that deliver services to thousands of Ohioan and their families.
Provider Training Resources - DODD Training Resources
Provider Forms - Current DODD forms
