Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Annual pay increases

Flexible schedules

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest, Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. The paid training starts immediately, with no experience required.

The role offers flexible schedules, paid training including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration, a benefits package for full-time employees, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for annual pay increases.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal, reliable vehicle 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 developmental disabilities or direct care is preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to foster independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Working with a team to meet the needs of those served.
• Teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of life.
• Completing household tasks including meal prep and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Providing personal care assistance.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Background checks

Weight up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Lafayette, IN

$15.75 per hour

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.
• Employee 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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