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

ViaQuest; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CPR/First Aid training

Health, vision, dental, disability & a

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services offers a Direct Support Professional position for a Day Program in Ohio. Training is provided; no prior experience required.

You will support individuals with developmental disabilities to increase independence, safety, and choice in a structured day program. The role includes direct care, supervision, transportation, and participation in community activities, with full-time hours Monday to Friday and a starting pay of $17.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with fewer than 6 points in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct care

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ohio driver’s license

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 so no 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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