Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Foster increased independence, choice and empowerment while ensuring health and safety needs are met.
• Working together as a team to meet the needs of those served.
• Teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of their 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.
• A personal, reliable vehicle that can be used to transport individuals served.
• A valid (Indiana) driver's license and car insurance.
• The ability to push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs., and the ability to climb, balance, kneel and crouch.
• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities or direct care is preferred but not required.
• The ability to pass background checks.

About the role

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. ViaQuest Community Solutions provides quality support and services to enhance the independence, choice, and empowerment of these individuals, ensuring their health and safety needs are met.

Benefits

• Paid training including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses and certifications.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (medical, vision, dental, disability, 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.

Schedule

ViaQuest offers a variety of flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of both the individual served and the DSP.

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.75.