Adult Day Program Specialist

ViaQuest, Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Annual raises

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Youngstown is seeking a Day Program Specialist (DSP) to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. Training is provided, no prior experience required, and the role is full-time on the first shift, Monday through Friday, at $17.00 per hour.

You will supervise, assist and transport individuals, help with personal care, and participate in community outings.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and MVR criteria must be met.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Supervise, teach and assist individuals in all aspects of life.
• Transport individuals between homes and the Day Program using a company van.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Participate in community outings and activities.

Skills

Direct care

Teamwork

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Day Program Specialist (DSP) (Youngstown)

A Great Opportunity / $17.00 per Hour / Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 1st shift!

At ViaQuest Day & Employment Services we provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities within our Day Program. Training for this position is provided in its entirety, so no experience is required!

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities – our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment while assuring that their health and safety needs are being met at all times.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.
• Transporting the individuals between their homes and the Day Program through the use of a company, passenger van.
• Providing personal care assistance.
• Participating in community outings through the transportation and assistance of the individuals served.

Requirements for this position include:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license.
• Motor Vehicle Record Must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria
• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training including CPR and First Aid courses and certifications.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Paid-time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Annual pay increases.
• Employee referral bonus program.

About ViaQuest Day & Employment Services

To learn more about ViaQuest Day & Employment Services please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/day-employment-services/

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