DSP: Day Program Aide (M-F 1st shift)

ViaQuest; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training including CPR and First 

Medical, vision, dental, disability, &

Life insurance and 401k for full-time

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Westerville, OH, is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a Day Program. This full-time role on weekdays provides direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence, choice, and safety during day activities.

Responsibilities include supervising and assisting individuals, transporting them to the Day Program, and participating in community outings. Training is provided; benefits apply to full-time staff; wage is $17.25/hour.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities; promote independence, choice and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of their life.
• Transporting individuals between homes and the Day Program in a company van.
• Participating in community outings with transportation and assistance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DSP- Direct Support Professional for Day Program

A Great Opportunity/ $17.25 per hour - Full Time (M-F)

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.
• 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.
• 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).