Recognizing Excellence in Direct Support
DSP Spotlight: Katelyn B.
At Residential Concepts, Inc. (RCI), we are incredibly proud to celebrate Katelyn “Katie” B., who has been named the 2026 Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) Outstanding DSP Award winner for District 1! Katie will officially receive her award on October 23, 2026.
Katie truly embodies what it means to be an outstanding Direct Support Professional. She is compassionate, dependable, hardworking, and genuinely invested in the happiness, safety, dignity, and quality of life of the individuals we support. She takes the time to know each person as an individual, ensuring their needs, preferences, and choices remain at the heart of everything she does.
What sets Katie apart is her willingness to go above and beyond. She doesn’t wait to be asked or hesitate to step in when something needs to be done. Whether she’s providing hands-on support, advocating for an individual’s needs, or helping her coworkers navigate a challenging day, Katie leads with compassion, determination, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Her dedication and natural leadership have also helped her grow professionally at RCI. In a relatively short time, Katie advanced from DSP to Assistant Home Manager, a reflection of her work ethic, commitment, and the trust she has earned. Despite her advancement, she remains actively involved in direct support, working alongside her team and staying personally connected to the individuals she serves.
Perhaps what makes Katie most deserving of this recognition is something that cannot be taught: she genuinely cares. The individuals we support know they can count on her, her coworkers know they can depend on her, and RCI knows she will always strive to do what’s right.
Katie represents the very best of direct support—someone who shows up, steps up, leads by example, and never loses sight of why this work matters.
Congratulations, Katie! We are incredibly proud of you and grateful for the difference you make every day. This recognition is well deserved, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate you as one of Ohio’s outstanding DSPs!
