Request for Providers

Male individual seeking residential placement in Wayne County, would like to reside in the city of Orrville or Wooster. Looking to share a home with housemates in a group home setting.  Enjoys spending time outside and has some medical needs that need monitored. Is out of the home during weekdays, attending adult programming.  Needs HPC  - Homemaker Personal Care and NMT - Non Medical Transportation

If interested, please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#690KH

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A 14-year-old male residing in Franklin County with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, Full Scale IQ of 63, Adjustment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, and a history of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, is seeking an OSOC/HPC provider. Individual is also seeking a Residential Respite provider to offer care to provide temporary relief while ensuring the individual’s safety, wellbeing. The individual requires consistent supervision, behavioral support, and assistance with activities of daily living to promote safety, stability, and positive engagement in his home environment. The OSOC provider will be responsible for maintaining on-call availability to respond to emergencies, behavioral escalations, or unexpected staffing needs outside of standard HPC hours. The provider should demonstrate experience supporting youth with both developmental and behavioral health needs.

If interested, please contact Sarah Garsteck at sgarsteck@waynedd.org RFP#689SG

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A 21 year old male with mild speech/language delays and some mobility challenges is looking for an HPC provider for 15-20 hours per week to access the community and pursue his hobbies. He lives in the country near Creston with his family and enjoys shopping, playing video games, bowling, and going out to eat. Due to his anxiety and mood disorder, he would benefit from some guidance and support in social settings. Although this young man can walk and ride in a non-modified vehicle, he typically uses a wheelchair for safety/stability and needs some assistance with transferring. He has family support for daily living skills but may benefit from some assistance in this area as well, in cooperation with the family.

If interested, please contact Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org RFP#688CM

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Shared Living/I.O. Waiver: A 37-year old man with moderate ID is eagerly looking for a Shared Living setting in Wayne County. He is deaf and is awaiting new hearing aids, but he can read lips and communicates well. He attends a day program Monday-Friday and can take care of his personal needs with prompts/reminders and minimal assistance. He has an HPC provider who assists with transportation into the community and other daily life activities. This individual loves being in the country and spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, and working on small engines. His most challenging but important request is that he can bring his dog, Lucky to his new home. While he can occasionally get frustrated due to his hearing limitations, this friendly guy has no documented behavior challenges and is happy with the simple things in life.

If interested, please contact Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org RFP#687CM

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HPC services are needed for a non-verbal 18 year old female with moderate cognitive impairment, Autism, Rett's syndrome, and epilepsy who lives in the Rittman area. She loves water, and her family would like her to be able to go to the local YMCA for swimming at least once per week, and also into the community for other activities for 15-20 hours/week. She is dependent on caregivers for all personal care tasks, and would need to receive nutrition and medication through her G-tube as scheduled, as well as emergency medication for her seizure disorder if needed. She can walk short distances with physical support, and has a stroller chair for longer distances. She can ride in a non-modified vehicle and enjoys traveling, camping, and visiting other local places of interest.
If interested, please contact Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org RFP#686CM

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A 23 year old male with Asperger's/ASD, ADHD, and Tourette's Syndrome is seeking 15-20 hours of HPC services as well as HPC transportation for visits into the community, attending appointments, and pursuing his interests. This individual has no mobility issues and can self-administer his oral medication for Bipolar Disorder and ODD with some reminders. As long as he is 'busy' he is happy, and he typically responds well to redirection if upset. He resides with his family near West Salem and attends a day program in Wooster Monday-Friday. He is curious, loves to socialize, and has several hobbies, including studying insects, spending time with animals, and flying his drone.

If you are interested in interviewing with this individual and his family, please contact Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org RFP#685CM

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A 24-year-old female is seeking an Emergency HPC Provider, Emergency Respite, or Emergency ICF placement. She currently resides in Lucas County and is looking to relocate closer to her family in Rittman.

Communication:

She has limited verbal communication but effectively expresses her wants and needs through sign language and gestures.

Support Needs:

High behavioral support needs, including PICA, self-injury, tantrums, physical aggression, and elopement

Requires close and constant supervision

Benefits from structured routines and positive coping strategies for managing stress and frustration

Strengths & Qualities:

Curious, social, and enjoys interacting with others (“social butterfly”)

Loving with a great sense of humor

Excellent memorization skills

She would thrive in a structured and supportive environment with staff experienced in behavioral supports.

If interested, please contact Kara Smith at ksmith@waynedd.org RFP#684KS

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Looking for a Compassionate and Compatible Female HPC Provider

A vibrant and independent 24-year-old woman is seeking a consistent female Homemaker/Personal Care (HPC) provider—up to 15 hours per week. She’s looking for someone who can offer companionship and support in a way that feels natural and genuine, not clinical.

She would love to connect with a provider who is closer to her age, shares similar interests, and truly enjoys spending time together. She values someone who is attentive, present, and not distracted by their phone, and who treats her as an equal rather than a “client.”

Schedule:

Day and evening hours and some weekends (Saturday/Sunday) are preferred. Flexibility is key—she’s looking for someone who can adapt and work with her to plan outings and activities around her work schedule.

Ideal Provider:

An independent provider is ideal, but she’s also open to working with an agency if she can meet and interview one consistent staff person to ensure a good match.

About Her:

She’s creative, funny, and full of personality. As a psychic medium with an appreciation for the unusual, she loves ghost hunting, haunted places and objects, making TikToks, crafting, renaissance fairs, and oddities. She enjoys going to the library, trying new recipes, visiting wineries, and listening to live music—especially outdoors. She also has community employment and benefits from support that helps her maintain balance between work, home, and her social life.

She uses a THC vape as needed for anxiety, and asks that her provider be understanding and comfortable with that.

Support She’s Looking For:

HPC-Transportation for outings.

Gentle reminders for meals, medications, and small daily tasks.

Light cleaning and household upkeep to maintain her cozy home.

Meal prep and trying out new recipes together.

Encouragement and companionship to help her stay active and engaged in her community and work life.

Most importantly: companionship that feels authentic, fun, and supportive

Personal Preferences:

Must be comfortable with dogs—her pet is family and may join outings

Animal lovers are a huge plus!

She appreciates providers who are open to sharing about their own life and interests—it helps her feel like the relationship is mutual

She’d love a provider who treats her as a peer and friend, not just as someone they “work with”

If you’re open-minded, compassionate, and looking for a meaningful, peer-like connection, she would love to meet you!

If interested, please contact Courtney McConahay at cmcconahay@waynedd.org

RFP#683CMc

Individual in Orrville, Ohio, needs HPC transportation (or possibly HPC, if agency is eligible for this service. NMT could possibly be at the higher Community Integration Rate if at 1:1 ratio.)The current need for transportation is from Orrville to Wooster, three days a week for a community job. Job hours are 11 am to 2 pm and days are flexible. This may change to five days a week to an Orrville Location in the future.

Please contact Joan Huba, SSA, at jhuba@waynedd.org

RFP#682JH

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52 year old female in need of HPC supports in the family home. Female provider/staff requested. Home is located in Marshallville/Wayne County.

Hours needed/week vary on a bi-weekly schedule rotation - 1 week is 10-15 hours/week, then 20-25 hours the next week, then back to 10-15 hours/week and continuing in this manner. Hours are all 1:1 and the person qualifies for the medical assistance rate adjustment.

Agency staff must have medication certification level 1, Independent Providers can be family delegated.

HPC supports will include all activities of daily living, medication administration, spending time together with activities/games/books/music throughout the day.

If interested, please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#681DD

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Individual is seeking home modification grab bars to assist with safe access and stability while using the shower. The individual requires grab bars in in the shower to assist her in getting into the shower, out of the shower, as well as to maintain balance while bathing. The back wall of the shower should have a grab bar that is 18 to 24 inches in length and 1¼ inches in diameter. The side wall of the shower should have a grab bar that is 24 to 36 inches in length and 1¼ inches in diameter. Additionally, individual would benefit from a vertical grab bar installed outside of the shower to assist in safely exiting the shower. All grab bars must be securely installed into the wall.

If interested, please contact Sarah Garsteck at sgarsteck@waynedd.org.  RFP#680SG

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Looking for an ICF for a 15-year-old boy, who struggles at times to follow home house rules due to feeling like school rules apply over the home. He does good in school with participation, grades, and friends. His mindset is at the age of 8 years old even though he is 15 years old. Age mentality won't change per Dr per legal Guardian shared. He has not done well due to losing his bio grandmother at young age of 4. He does not have his dad in his life due to his dad moving away by his own choice. He currently has a court appointed legal guardian who has been in his life since he was 4 years of age. Legal Guardian is 80 years of age and her husband both similar in age are facing challenges with individuals’ behaviors as he gets older not wanting to listen and follow their rules in the home that presents challenges daily. Overall, he does do good daily as he just struggles with current living situation.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Speech Impairment, Full Scale IQ 65, Cognitive Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Speech, or Language Disorder
If interested, please contact Shawn Henry at shenry@waynedd.org.
RFP#679SH

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25 year old male currently seeking group home or residence with other male roommates in Wayne County. He attends an adult day program. Needs monitoring due to potential seizure activity.  Enjoys playing basketball.  Likes to do things in the community and to attend church with his family.

If interested please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#678KH

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Looking for ICF placement for a 14 year old male with a Primary Diagnosis of Autism. Would need assistance to connect with local mental health services. Family is very involved and tries to visit as often as they can. Currently residing in IBRAO - ICF. Placement would be for longer term. OISP and relevant assessment available for review upon request.

If interested, please contact Alex Braun at abraun@waynedd.org RFP#677AB

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Assistive Technology Consultation needed for 45 year old.  Individual has a diagnosis of ataxic neurological disorder, muscle disease, motor neuron disease, generalized muscle weakness, and developmental delay.  Individual is interested in technology that would allow him more independence in eating / feeding self.  With continued muscle weakness, it has become more difficult to hold standard eating utensils and use of standard plates.  Historically, the individual assisted with meal prep, but it is more difficult now holding on to kitchen tools.  This individual enjoys gaming; however, holding on to gaming controls has become a challenge due the functionality of hands.  Individual is interested in any useful technology that might increase his independence in his everyday life tasks.

If interested, please contact Rachel Epling at repling@waynedd.org RFP#676RE

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A 20 year-old male is seeking immediate residential respite.  He has lived independently since age 18 and is being evicted from his apartment.  He may need assistance with getting to appointments with Wayne Metro Housing, completing apartment applications, picking up medication at the pharmacy, etc.  He has SSI income and food stamps.  He is used to living on his own and does not have any limits on alone time.

If interested please contact Chris Yurick at cyurick@waynedd.org RFP#675CY

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Seeking a provider to deliver remote support services for an individual through I/O Waiver. The individual has a diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy and requires assistance during overnight hours (approx. 10:00p-8:00a) to ensure health, safety, and support while in their home. Providers must be capable of integrating paid backup staffing support when in-person intervention becomes necessary. There is a likelihood that remote support services may be extended to include a second individual residing in the same home. If interested, please contact Sarah Garsteck at sgarsteck@waynedd.org RFP#674SG

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Seeking locally funded residential respite provider for a 50-year-old man residing in Wayne County and currently receiving services through our board. Respite is needed on an as-needed basis. The individual does not have significant behavioral concerns and requires minimal physical assistance. Individual is looking for a provider who can offer a safe, supportive environment and is comfortable working with adults with Mild intellectual disability.

If interested, please contact Sarah Garsteck at sgarsteck@waynedd.org RFP#673SG

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A 17-year-old gentleman in Wooster is looking for a male HPC provider for outings in the community and other social activities, approximately 8 hours per week, and especially on Wednesdays. This young man loves video games, running his remote control truck outdoors, and is excited to use his metal detector to explore. Due to his diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, and asthma, he experiences some challenging behaviors and is at risk of elopement, but he has been working hard to learn and use other coping skills when he's upset. His seizure disorder requires close monitoring as well. He occasionally needs physical assistance on uneven surfaces and is mostly independent with personal care. He would be up for a trip to create some pottery at a local art store or simply going out to eat at Chick-fil-A.

If you are interested in working with this individual, please contact Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org. RFP#672CM

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38-year-old male residing in Wayne County is seeking an HPC or Respite provider to spend some evenings or weekends with him.

He has no mobility issues, communicates verbally, and has his own cell phone. He is his own guardian and can make most decisions independently, though he relies on his family for major life decisions. He does best when presented with concrete options rather than open-ended choices.

He enjoys playing video games, reading books, riding his bike, participating in Special Olympics, driving the golf cart, and swimming.

Areas of Support Needed:

Transportation to and from community events

Transportation for shopping

If interested, please contact Kara Smith at ksmith@waynedd.org RFP#670KS

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18-year-old male residing in Wooster is seeking after-school and possible weekend HPC/Respite services.

He recently earned his driver’s license and drives the family car. He is funny, engaging, caring, outgoing, witty, inventive, and kind-hearted. He has no mobility concerns and communicates verbally, becoming very talkative once comfortable.

He is currently a student at Wooster High School. He needs support with attending counseling every other Thursday and would benefit from HPC services in the community on Mondays, Tuesdays, or every other Friday.

If interested, please contact Kara Smith at ksmith@waynedd.org RFP#669KS

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A 24-year-old female is seeking an HPC provider or ICF placement. She currently resides in Lucas County and is open to services in neighboring counties, including Fulton, Henry, Wood, Ottawa, Williams, Sandusky, and Seneca.

She has limited verbal communication but effectively expresses her wants and needs through sign language and gestures.

Support Needs: High behavioral support needs, including PICA, self-injury, tantrums, physical aggression, and elopement. Requires close and constant supervision. Benefits from structured routines and positive coping strategies for stress and frustration management

Strengths & Qualities: Curious, social, and enjoys interacting with others (“social butterfly”) Loving, with a good sense of humor. Strong memorization skills.

She would thrive in a structured and supportive environment with staff experienced in behavioral support.

If interested, please contact Kara Smith at ksmith@waynedd.org RFP#668KS

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A 23 year-old Dalton man with cerebral palsy is seeking HPC services at his apartment, ideally from 3pm Friday afternoons through 7:30am Monday mornings. He spends weekdays in his apartment with a full-time primary HPC provider. His parents live about a 5-minute walk from the apartment and are seeking supplemental coverage on weekends, as this young man thrives being able to live at the apartment as much as possible.

This individual utilizes a wheelchair for mobility and has an established routine of activities he enjoys, like watching certain movies and videos, and listening to specific songs. He has a great sense of humor and although he is non-verbal, he is able to communicate using his iPad or communication device with eye gaze technology, and some hand gestures. He requires assistance with all ADLs including personal hygiene and using the toilet. He uses a G-tube for nutrition, and requires close monitoring for his seizure disorder. This individual does qualify for the Behavior Rate Add-On due to his history of becoming upset due to environmental factors or routine changes, but he is usually content and relaxed in his quiet space, following his routines and directing his own activities.

If you're interested in meeting with the family, please contact SSA Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org RFP#667CM

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