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Personal Support Worker (ODDS)

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Homecare Worker

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Personal Support Worker (OHA)

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Personal Support Worker (ODDS)

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Enhanced Homecare Worker

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Traditional Health Worker

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Enhanced Personal Support Worker

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Personal Support Worker Job Coach

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Community Health Worker

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Personal Health Navigator

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Exceptional Personal Support Worker

Description

Personal support workers help children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who receive Medicaid in-home services through the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. To qualify to be a personal support worker, an individual must be 18 years old or older; pass a background check; and legally be able to work in the United States. The enrollment process begins by visiting a local Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) or brokerage to complete the required paperwork and submit a background check. You will also need to participate in a mandatory orientation available online.

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How to Apply

  1. Visit a local Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) or brokerage to apply to be a personal support worker.
  2. Fill out an enrollment packet.
  3. Pass a background check and other state/federal checks.
  4. Attend mandatory, online new worker orientation for personal support workers.
  5. Receive a state issued provider number once you meet all the enrollment criteria.
  6. Attend eXPRS training.
  7. Complete your profile on the Registry to find work.
  8. Before you start working for an employer, complete the PPL employee packet; sign a service agreement; and ensure there is a service period authorization in eXPRS.
  9. Attend OHCC trainings and work towards professional development certification.
  10. Renew your credential every two years by passing a new background check and signing a new provider enrollment agreement.

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