Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

CPR training

First Aid training

Medication administration

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Annual pay increases

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Indianapolis to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Training for this position is provided in its entirety, so no experience is required.

This full-time role offers paid training including CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, annual pay increases, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and car insurance.
• Reliable vehicle to transport individuals served.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Experience in developmental disabilities or direct care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to promote independence, choice and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Work as part of a team to meet the needs of those served.
• Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily life.
• Perform household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.
• Provide personal care assistance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

Vehicle Insurance

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

15.75 per hour

Indianapolis and surrounding areas

At ViaQuest Community Solutions we provide quality support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. As a DSP, 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


• Premium holiday pay.


• Mileage reimbursement.


• Annual pay increases.


• A variety of flexible schedules.


• Emplyee referral bonus program.

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.


• Working together as a team to ensure the needs of those served are met.


• 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.


• Providing personal care assistance.

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 (Indiana) driver's license and car insurance.


• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.


• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities or direct care is preferred but not required.


• Ability to pass background checks.

About ViaQuest And Insights Residential Services

To learn more about ViaQuest and Insights Residential Services please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/residential-services/

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