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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

CPR/First Aid certs

Health insurance

Vision & dental

Disability & life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Pay raises

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Zanesville is hiring a Direct Support Professional. The role offers a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 1st shift, with an hourly rate of $17.75. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required.

The position emphasizes helping individuals achieve greater independence, safety, and health while receiving paid training, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR where required.
• Ability to push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs and crouch/kneel/balance as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct care

Transportation

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Zanesville)

A Great Opportunity / $17.75 per Hour / Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 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 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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