Program Specialist (DSP) - Mon-Fri 1st Shift

Socket.dev; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Annual raises

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services seeks a Program Specialist in Akron, OH. This full-time, first-shift role focuses on providing direct care and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence and safety throughout daily activities.

Responsibilities include supervising and assisting individuals, transporting them to the Day Program, and delivering personal care. Paid training, benefits, and a 401k are offered along with PTO and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• 1 year IDD experience required (3–5 years preferred).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio driver license required.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest criteria.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and frequent mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence and safety.
• Supervise, teach, and assist individuals in all life aspects.
• Transport individuals to/from Day Program using company van.
• Provide personal care assistance and participate in community outings.

Skills

IDD experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Program Specialist

$17.30 / Full-Time, 1st Shift, M-F! At ViaQuest Day & Employment Services we provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities within our Day 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.
• Transporting the individuals between their homes and the Day Program through the use of a company, passenger van.
• Providing personal care assistance.
• Participating in community outings through the transportation and assistance of the individuals served.

Requirements for this position include:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid OH driver's license.
• 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.
• 1 year of IDD experience required, 3 to 5 years preferred.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training including CPR and First Aid 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.
• Annual pay increases.
• Employee referral bonus program.

About ViaQuest Day & Employment Services

To learn more about ViaQuest Day & Employment Services please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/day-employment-services/

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