Meet Tiffany Garrett, a Direct Support Professional at Johnson Place
From Adventureland to the local hardware store to the Children’s Education Center Luau Prom, Tiffany Garrett, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the Johnson Place residence, is always ensuring that the young women are having a fun time!
For a little over a year, Tiffany has been working as a DSP at Johnson Place, bringing with her a wealth of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Tiffany enjoys getting to know the young women she supports better and better.
“When I see they have an issue, I tell them I’m here to help,” said Tiffany. “I help them understand what’s right and what’s wrong, and how to go forward.” When learning moments arise, Tiffany always keeps in mind the perspective of the young women and what they may be experiencing.
“Somebody may have done something they didn’t like or said something,” said Tiffany. “They’re just trying to have an outlet to vent, and they don’t know how to channel that energy.”
A rewarding aspect of being a DSP, Tiffany said, is seeing the young women apply what they’re taught by their trusted staff.
Building that understanding with the young women and seeing them experience the world more and more is rewarding for Tiffany.
“Adventureland is my favorite because you get to see them enjoy themselves and let loose.”