Disabilities Day Program Specialist- M-F 8a-5p

Socket.dev; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training including CPR & First A…

Benefits for full-time employees

Paid time off

Premium holiday pay

Annual pay increases

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services is hiring a Program Specialist in Ohio. The role involves providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence and safety, and assisting with daily living activities.

Responsibilities include supervising, transporting clients by van, and participating in community outings while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license required.
• Fewer than 6 points on driving record in last 3 years.
• Ability to push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs and to kneel, climb and balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence and safety.
• Supervise, teach and assist individuals in daily living activities.
• Transport individuals between home and Day Program using a company van.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Participate in community outings with transportation and support.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Program Specialist

A Great Opportunity / $17.25 - Full Time

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 sono 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.
• 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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