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

ViaQuest; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid training

Full-time benefits package

Paid time off

Annual raises

Referral bonus program

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Zanesville. The role offers $17.75 per hour, full-time hours, Monday through Friday, 1st shift. No prior experience required as training is provided.

Responsibilities include direct care, supervision, and supporting individuals in daily activities, transportation to the Day Program, and community outings. Benefits include paid training, PT/FT benefits, PTO, raises, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest criteria.
• Able to 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 – foster independence, choice and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of life.
• Transporting individuals between homes and the Day Program using a company vehicle.
• Participating in community outings with transportation and assistance.

Skills

Direct care

Empathy

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.
• 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.
• 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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