Day Program Aide (DSP for Day Program)

ViaQuest, Inc.; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training including CPR/First Aid

Medical, vision, dental, disability &

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Annual pay increases

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Pickerington, OH is seeking a Program Specialist to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in our Day Program. Training for this position is provided, and no prior experience is required.

Full-time, Monday–Friday, first shift, with paid training and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, 401k, PTO, premium holiday pay, annual pay increases, and an employee

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Fewer than 6 points on your motor vehicle record in the last 3 years.
• Able to push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs and to climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to promote independence, choice and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Supervise, teach and assist individuals in daily activities.
• Transport individuals between homes and the Day Program using a company van.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Participate in community outings with transportation and support.

Skills

Valid Ohio driver's license

Clean driving record

Physical ability (lift up to 50 lbs)

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/

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http://careers.viaquestinc.com/viaquest-culture-of-choice/

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