DSP: Direct Support Professional

ViaQuest; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full-time benefits

Paid time off

Annual raises

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Residential Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Training is provided in full, so no prior experience is required.

You will help foster independence and caregiver support while ensuring health and safety throughout the day. We offer paid training, benefits for full-time staff, paid time off, annual raises, flexible schedules, and an employee referral program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid OH driver's license and car insurance.
• Must have a personal, reliable vehicle to transport individuals served.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in home settings.
• Supervise, teach and assist individuals in daily life activities.
• Complete household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At ViaQuest Residential Services our DSPs provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Training for this position is provided in its entirety sono experience is required. and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training including CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration 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.


• A variety of flexible schedules.


• Employee referral bonus program.

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.


• Completing various household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.

This position is great for:

• Candidates without experience. We provide training!


• Those who are interested in starting a career in healthcare.


• Those interested in gaining more experience in the IDD field.


• Those interested in pursuing a career as a nursing assistant or STNA.


• Those who want to gain experience while taking classes or those without a degree.


• Candidates of all ages (high school graduates - retirees).

Requirements for this position include:

• At least 18 years of age.


• High school diploma or GED is required.


• Personal, reliable vehicle that you're willing and able to use to transport individuals served.


• Valid OH driver's license and car insurance.


• 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.