Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Annual pay increases

Variety of schedules

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Cleveland, OH to support individuals with developmental disabilities in facilities and homes. Training is provided, no prior experience required. The role offers paid training, benefits for full-time staff, paid time off, yearly pay increases, varied schedules, and an employee referral bonus program.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to foster independence, choice and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of life.
• Completing household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
A Great Opportunity/ $17.50-$18.50 per hour / Cleveland, Ohio, and Surrounding Areas

At ViaQuest Residential Services our DSPs provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and their homes. Training for this position is provided in its entirety so no experience is required .

What ViaQuest can offer you:

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

This position is great for:

• Candidates without experience. We provide training!
• Those who are interested in starting a career in healthcare.
• Those interested in gaining more experience in the IDD field.
• Nursing assistants and those interested in pursuing a career as an STNA.
• Those who want to gain experience while taking classes or those without a degree.
• Candidates of all ages (high school graduates - retirees).

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.
• Completing various household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.

Requirements for this position include:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal, reliable vehicle that you're willing and able to use to transport individuals served.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• 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.
• Personal vehicle to transport individuals is required