DSP - Direct Support Professional

ViaQuest; Bethesda (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package

Paid time off

Annual pay increases

Flexible schedules

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Residential Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Ohio. The DSP helps individuals with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and homes. Training is provided in full, so no prior experience is required.

Compensation ranges from $18.25 to $19.25 per hour. Benefits include paid training, medical/vision/dental, a 401k, PTO, annual raises, flexible schedules, and an employee referral bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest criteria.
• Personal vehicle to transport individuals is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence, choice, and safety.
• Supervise, teach, and assist individuals in daily living activities.
• Perform household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
A Great Opportunity/ $18.25-$19.25 per hour

At ViaQuest Residential Services our DSPs provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and their homes. Training for this position is provided in its entirety so no experience is required .

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 schedules.
• Employee referral bonus program.

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.
• Nursing assistants and those interested in pursuing a career as an STNA.
• Those who want to gain experience while taking classes or those without a degree.
• Candidates of all ages (high school graduates - retirees).

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.

Requirements for this position include:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal, reliable vehicle that you're willing and able to use to transport individuals served.
• Valid Ohio 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.
• Personal vehicle to transport individuals is required