DSP Award Recipient - Derek Lightel
The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Derek Lightel as a Portage DD Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient. Derek works for Teammates Center and was nominated by Peggy Peters.
Here is what Peggy had to say about Derek:
Derek has been with a Teammates for over 3 years. He is dedicated to serving our clients each and every day. He’s called off less than 3 times in those 3 years! He’s reliable and hard working.
He’s currently working with individuals with complex needs and he’s helping them be successful and building trust with them. He’s an amazing young man!
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Month Award is for those staff who provide direct support or direct services for individuals served throughout Portage County.
This award is an opportunity to nominate someone who has gone above and beyond to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities while also promoting independence and inclusion.
Individual award recipients will receive public recognition from Portage DD and be promoted on our social media channels. Award recipients will also later be considered for Direct Support Professional of the Year.
All nominations will be kept on file for review and consideration for a period of 12 months after initial submission.