Types of Providers

DSP - DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 

Agency employs, hires, trains and manages DSPs.  

ODDS funds agencies for services based on rate models.  

Agency determines DSP wages. (high) 

Agency works with clients to ensure DSPs are available when indicated in person’s support plan.  

Agency maintains CEU compliance

​Agency offers retirement/benefits 

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COMMUNITY  PROVIDERS (DSP):  Provides services to various clients that do not reside in their home. 

 

 PROVIDERS SERVING ADULT DEPENDENTS (DSP):  Provides services to adult dependents in the home.

 

 

PSW - PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER 

Client or their representative serves as employer of record for their PSWs.  

PSWs represented by SEIU.  

Wages bargained with the union. (low)  

Oregon Home Care Commission enrolls and provides training. (State) 

ODDS funds wages.  

Fiscal intermediary (SC/PA) process payroll and does other admin tasks. 

Responsible for own CEU compliance