DSP: Direct Support Professional

ViaQuest; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

401k

Paid time off

Annual pay increases

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Residential Services in Ravenna, OH is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for an on-site role to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence and safety in daily living.

No prior experience is required as comprehensive training is provided, including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses. Benefits for full-time staff include medical coverage, 401k, paid time off, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Valid OH driver's license

Personal vehicle

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position:DSP: Direct Support Professional

Location: Ravenna, OH

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:42622

# of Openings:5

Direct Support Professional/ Ravenna, OH Area
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 flexible 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.