DSP: Day Program Aide (Mon-Fri 1st shift)
About The Position
ViaQuest Day & Employment Services provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities in its Day Program. The Day Program Aide provides direct care and support, fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring individuals’ health and safety. The role includes supervising, teaching, and assisting individuals in daily life, providing personal care, transporting individuals between their homes and the Day Program in a company passenger van, and supporting them during community outings. Training is provided in its entirety; prior experience is not required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Motor vehicle record must meet requirements, including no OVI/DUI, reckless operations, or speeding violations more than 20 MPH over the posted limit.
- Motor vehicle record must have no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years or more than 5 points.
- Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and assist individuals as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while meeting health and safety needs.
- Supervise, teach, and assist individuals in all aspects of their lives.
- Transport individuals between their homes and the Day Program using a company passenger van.
- Provide personal care assistance.
- Participate in community outings by transporting and assisting the individuals served.
Benefits
- Paid training, including CPR and First Aid courses and certifications.
- Benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, and a 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Premium holiday pay.
- Annual pay increases.
- Employee referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
