Youth Support Specialist (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.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• 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.
• Prior 1 year of DSP experience preferred.

About the Role

At ViaQuest ICFs, our DSPs provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Training for this position is provided in its entirety!

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.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Pay

$18.25-$19.25 per hour

Schedule

Variety of schedules available

Contact Information

To apply for this position, click the "Apply for this Position" button above. For more information about ViaQuest Residential Services, visit this link.
To participate in the referral program, visit this link.

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Questions?

Email us at Careers@ViaQuestInc.com