Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation.
• A valid driver's Ohio license and car insurance.
• A Motor Vehicle Record that meets ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria.
• The ability to push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

About the role

ViaQuest provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Training for this position is provided in its entirety so no experience is required!

Benefits

• Paid training including CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration courses and certifications.
• Paid daily orientation.
• 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 schedules available.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Pay

$17.50 - $18.50 hourly

Schedule

Variety of schedules available.

Contact Information

To apply, email Careers@ViaQuestInc.com.

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

To participate in the referral program, visit: https://www.viaquestinc.com/contact/external-referral-program/.

To see what our employees think, visit: https://viaquestinc.com/about-us/mission-vision-values/.