Personal Support Workers
Summary of Services
Personal Support Workers (PSW) assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who receive Medicaid in-home services through the Office of Developmental Services. Personal Support Workers must:
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Pass a background check;
- Be legally able to work in the United States.
Interested in becoming a PSW?
The first step is to complete and return a PSW New Enrollment packet. Packets are available:
How long does it take?
Processing time can vary and may take as long as 10-12 weeks. To help avoid delays, please make sure your forms are filled out completely. You will be contacted by email if your application needs corrections.
Resources
Interested in learning more? For a list of frequently asked questions, resources and PSW Enrollment Packets, visit our Resources page.
PSW Resources
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Email address: health@co.marion.or.us
To report a public health emergency, or make an urgent report of communicable disease, call (503) 588-5621 at anytime.
