DSP: Direct Support Professional

ViaQuest; Kentucky; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package

Paid time off

Annual raises

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Residential Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide care for individuals with developmental disabilities in facilities and their homes. Training is provided in full, so no prior experience is required.

This on-site DSP role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow in healthcare. Responsibilities include direct care, health and safety monitoring, assisting with daily living activities, and helping individuals achieve greater independence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Personal, reliable vehicle to transport individuals served.
• Valid OH driver's license and car insurance.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest criteria.
• Able to push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs and to kneel, crouch and balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities while promoting independence, choice and safety.
• Supervise, teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living.
• Perform household tasks such as meal prep and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.

Job description

Position:DSP: Direct Support Professional

Location: East Sparta, OH

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:42638

# of Openings:0

Direct Support Professional
A Great Opportunity

/ $17.30-$18.30 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, sono 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 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.

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