DSP: Direct Support Professional

Day & Employment Services; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package

Paid time off

Annual pay increases

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Residential Services is seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist (DSP) to provide direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes in Wadsworth, OH. Training is provided in its entirety, so no experience is required.

Apply today to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve! Paid training including CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration courses and certifications; benefits package for full-time employees (medical, vision, dental, disability

Qualifications

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

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

Behavioral Support Specialist (DSP) Direct Support. Wadsworth, 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.Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!

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.
• Home Health Aide, Nursing Students, Caregiver, Companion Care, P ersonal Care Aide.
• 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.