DSP - Direct Support Professional

ViaQuest; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training including CPR, First Aid

Benefits package for full-time

Paid time off

Annual pay increases

Flexible schedules

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest DSP in St Clairsville, OH is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in facilities and homes. Training is provided in full, so no prior experience is required.

Responsibilities include supervising, teaching, and assisting individuals in all life aspects; and performing household tasks such as meal prep to maintain a safe living environment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position:DSP - Direct Support Professional

Location: St Clairsville, OH

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:42274

# of Openings:0

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.