Day Program Aide - Direct Care & Empowerment (FT)

ViaQuest; Ohio; On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training including CPR/First Aid

Full-time benefits package (medical, 1

Paid time off

Premium holiday pay

Annual pay increases

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Pickerington, OH seeks a Program Specialist for a full-time first shift. The role provides direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, with training provided.

Responsibilities include supervising and assisting individuals, transporting them by van, and supporting community outings while ensuring health and safety.

We offer paid training, a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, holiday pay, annual raises, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Fewer than 6 points in the last three years on your motor vehicle record.
• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Direct care

Transportation

Personal care

Community outings

CPR/First Aid training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Pickerington, OH seeks a Program Specialist for a full-time first shift. The role provides direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, with training provided.

Responsibilities include supervising and assisting individuals, transporting them by van, and supporting community outings while ensuring health and safety.

We offer paid training, a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, holiday pay, annual raises, and referral bonuses.