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

ViaQuest, Inc.; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training including CPR/First Aid

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Annual pay increases

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Painesville, OH is seeking a Program Specialist to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in our Day Program. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required.

This full-time role involves supervising daily activities, transporting participants, providing personal care, and participating in community outings to promote independence and safety.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to push, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs and to climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to foster 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 using a company van.
• Providing personal care assistance.
• Participating in community outings with transportation and assistance.

Skills

Direct care

Driving/Transport

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Program Specialist, Painesville 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. Make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!

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/

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