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

ViaQuest; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training (CPR & First Aid)

Full benefits package + 401k

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Ohio is hiring a direct care professional for a full-time, Monday–Friday 1st shift position. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities, promote independence and health/safety, and receive comprehensive on-the-job training.

Requirements include being 18+, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a driver record meeting ViaQuest criteria; you must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform related mobility tasks.

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.
• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs and can kneel, crouch or balance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 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 GEDrequired
• 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).