Day Program Aide (DSP for Day Program)

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

Program Specialist – Pickerington, OH

A Great Opportunity / $16.25 – $17.25 – Full Time (M- F 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 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.

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/