DSP: Direct Support Professional

Day & Employment Services; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

CPR training

First Aid training

Medication Administration training

Benefits package (medical, vision, etc

Paid time off

Annual pay increases

Flexible schedules

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Residential Services is hiring a Behavioral Support Specialist (DSP) Direct Support for Medina, OH. Training is provided in full, so no prior experience is required, making this a great entry point into healthcare and IDD support.

You'll provide direct care, supervise and assist individuals with developmental disabilities, help with meals and home tasks, and promote independence and safety in daily living. Full-time options with benefits and flexible schedules are available.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to foster independence, choice and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of daily living.
• Completing household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a safe living environment.

Job description

Position: DSP: Direct Support Professional

Location: Medina, OH

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 42145

# of Openings: 0

Behavioral Support Specialist (DSP) Direct Support. Medina, OH!

A Great Opportunity / $17.30- $18.30

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.

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.