DSP: Day Program Aide (Mon-Fri 1st shift)

ViaQuest, Inc.; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Annual pay increases

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Geneva, OH is seeking a Program Specialist for a full-time, Monday–Friday first shift at $17.75/hour. Training is provided in full, and no prior experience is required.

Responsibilities include direct care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, transporting clients, supervising daily activities, and participating in community outings. Requirements: 18+, HS diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria.
• Capable of pushing, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs and ability to kneel, crouch and balance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct care

Transportation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Program Specialist, Geneva OH.

A Great Opportunity - FT Mon-Fri 1st Shift, $17.75/hr!

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 required
• Valid driver's license.
• 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.

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/