What does it take to be a DSP at Langton Green?  Our Direct Support Professionals receive extensive training and mentoring to grow professionally and provide customized supports to the individuals in our care.  In addition to training for new skills, many DSPs say it takes a “caring heart” to make a difference in the lives of the individuals they support.

“To work in this field, you need patience, a caring heart, and everything else can be taught,” says Patricia Crowner, who joined Langton Green in 2014 and grew into her current position, senior program manager.  “To work here, you need patience, time, and care. You have to have a heart to work here. You can’t just come here for a job. You have to have a heart for the work.  It’s a lovely place to work.”

“The qualities needed for this kind of work are patience, empathy, and the ability to listen. It’s important to be a giver because you’re always giving of yourself.”  – Langton Green DSP

A highly experienced DSP at Langton Green agrees. “I would say the qualities needed for this kind of work are patience, empathy, and the ability to listen. It’s important to be a giver because you’re always giving of yourself.”  While DSPs might often hold different positions at Langton they often find providing direct care to be the most fulfilling. 

“To work in this field, you need patience, a caring heart, and everything else can be taught.” -Patricia Crowner, senior program manager.

 

At Langton Green, DSPs make a difference every day providing support and a caring community to the individuals in our care. “Staff members at Langton Green are dedicated, caring, and patient. Our jobs are not always easy, but when we work together as a team, we can figure anything out,” says Karen Chase, Chief Service Officer, who works with families and residents.

“Families looking for a home for their loved ones want a place where they feel safe, included, and surrounded by people they enjoy. We look for the same qualities in our staff. We want them to be caring, kind, and form meaningful connections with the residents. Our goal is to find the best fit for both staff and residents so that everyone feels at home,” says Chase.

“Working here has kept me grounded. I’ve learned not to take things for granted. The individuals I work with have taught me a lot. The people here taught me about nature—like knowing all the flowers. We’d go on drives and they could name every flower we passed. It was amazing to me!” – Langton Green DSP

At Langton Green we pride ourselves on our family atmosphere, dedicated staff, and customized supports and services for adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Learn why our staff love working at Langton Green in our latest Career Videos: “Come Grow with Us!”  and  “Langton Green Cares about You!”