DSP Home Manager

ViaQuest; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training including CPR/First Aid

Benefits package for full-time

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Annual pay increases

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our Home Manager team in Alabama, including Mount Vernon. Training is provided in full, so no experience is required, though prior caregiving experience is welcome.

This is a direct-care role supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include direct care, assisting with daily living activities, meal prep, and ensuring health and safety.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least 1 year experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal, reliable vehicle that you're willing and able to use to transport individuals served.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria: No OVI/DUI's, reckless operations, or speeding violations more than 20 MPH over posted limit; No more than 2 moving violations in last 2 years or more than 5 points.
• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

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.
• Providing personal care assistance.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient support

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Home Manager A Great Opportunity /$18.75- $19.75 per hour.

At ViaQuest, our DSPs provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Training for this position is provided in its entirety so no experience is required! Experience is preferred!

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.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual pay increases.
• A variety of flexible schedules.
• Employee referral bonus program.

This position is great for:

• Those who are interested in starting a career in healthcare.
• Those interested in gaining more experience in the Developmental Disabilities (Special Needs) field.
• Nursing assistants and those interested in pursuing a career as a CNA/STNA.
• Those who want to gain experience while taking classes or those without a degree.
• Candidates of all ages (high school graduates - retirees).
• People looking to get paid to be a caregiver

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.
• Providing personal care assistance.

Requirements for this position include:

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least 1 year experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal, reliable vehicle that you're willing and able to use to transport individuals served required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• Motor Vehicle Record Must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria
  • No OVI/DUI's, reckless operations, or speeding violations more than 20 MPH over posted limit
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years or more than 5 points
• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

About ViaQuest Residential Services

To learn more about ViaQuest Residential Services please visit: http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/residential-services/