Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits for full-time

Paid time off

Annual pay raises

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Streetsboro is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to provide hands-on care for individuals with developmental disabilities in facilities and homes. Training is provided; no experience is required.

The role offers full-time or part-time opportunities with a competitive hourly wage and a supportive benefits package. Responsibilities include direct care, supervision, and helping residents with daily activities.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ requirement.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid OH driver’s license and car insurance required.
• Reliable personal vehicle to transport individuals served.
• Must be able to push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Supervise, teach and assist individuals in all aspects of life.
• Perform household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.

Skills

18+ age

OH driver license

Reliable vehicle

Lift up to 50 lbs

Transport individuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Streetsboro

A Great Opportunity / Full Time & Part Time / $17.30-$18.30 per hour

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 sono 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 flexible 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).
• Paraprofessionals, Caregivers, STNAs, CNAs, Personal Care Aides, Home Health Aides (HHA), nursing students!

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 is required.
• Personal, reliable vehicle that you're willing and able to use to transport individuals served.
• Valid OH 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.