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

ViaQuest, Inc.; Parma Heights (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Insurance—medical/vision/dental

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Annual raises

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Parma Heights, OH is seeking a Direct Support Professional. This full-time, first shift role offers on-site support for individuals with developmental disabilities within our Day Program. Training is provided and no prior experience is required.

Responsibilities include direct care, supervision, transport to the Day Program, personal care, and community outing participation. A valid driver's license and DV/MVR criteria apply.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional

A Great Opportunity / $17.50 per Hour / Full-Time, M-F 1st Shift

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

• 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

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Motor Vehicle Record Must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteri
• 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/

From Our Employees To You

http://careers.viaquestinc.com/viaquest-culture-of-choice/

Contact

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