Become an SSP Today

 

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The success of providing these SSP services had always depended on the work of our workers and guides to make it possible for the delegates who were deaf-blind to work and socialize in an unfamiliar environment.  Once you become an SSP the duties and responsibilities will give ways for you to rise to a greater professional status. This will in turn help make it possible to set up programs and SSP services for people who are deaf-blind in your home communities and possibly areas outside of the Oklahoma City Metro.

Future Training dates to be announced

Thank you to all who attended our January 2023 SSP Training. Future 2023 training dates will be announced and listed soon!

 

Certification Levels and Fees

SSP registration fees:

  • Students $25

  • Non-students $35

    **Training fee includes classroom/Virtual class access and in person training.

SSP Refresher fees (for current trained and active SSPs):

  • Refresher fee: $30

    **After 6 months passed certification anniversary date, then fee increases to $40. After 18 months passed certification anniversary date, fee increases to $45.

Please contact us by phone 405-730-8182 or email Humanresources@shep-ok.org.

Level 1 Certification: Contractor and work with clients who are; (Low vision, hard-of-hearing) Client uses vision, hearing, and voice to communicate.  

Level 2 Certification: Contractor and work with clients who are; (Blind, hard-of-hearing) Client requires sighted guide and verbal/signed environmental information.   

Level 3 Certification: Contractor and work with clients who are; (Blind and Deaf) Client requires sighted guide and environmental information delivered tactually by sign language and finger spelling.

 Ready to become an ssp? Want to learn more?

Fill out the form below. Once we receive your application, someone from SHEP will notify you by email to confirm your confirmation and give you more information.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: **A criminal background must be completed before a contractor can begin providing services to clients. The agency, SHEP, is governed by State of Oklahoma requirements and all employers/state contractors working with sensitive populations, such as minors, the disabled and the elderly, typically have to conduct background checks on all workers who may have contact with their client population. All contractors will have up to 30 days after training is provided, to have background check completed.

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations Criminal History Requests - More information

CERTIFICATION/CONTINUED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

**14.1 Certified Consultant (SSP) is required to earn 1 CEU (10 hours) annually.

**14.2 Certified Consultant (SSP) who participant (work) in a Deaf-Blind (DB) Camp, the CEU is earned.

**14.3 Trainee (SSP) is required to earn 20 practicum hours.

**14.4 Trainee (SSP) that participant (work) in a Deaf-Blind (DB) Camp, the CEU is earned.

**14.5 Trainee (SSP) has 6 months to complete 20 practicum hours.

**14.6 Recertification is at the end of February and September annually.

**Requirements are per S.H.E.P.’s annual contractual agreement with subcontractor (SSP) and state funding per JCA.