Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest • Dayton, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at ViaQuest Residential Services provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. The goal is to foster increased independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring health and safety needs are met. Training is provided in its entirety, so no experience is required. This position is ideal for candidates without experience, those interested in a healthcare career, nursing assistants, and those seeking experience while taking classes or without a degree. Candidates of all ages (high school graduates to retirees) are welcome.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED
• Personal, reliable vehicle that you're willing and able to use to transport individuals served.
• Valid 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the IDD field.
• Nursing assistants and those interested in pursuing a career as an STNA.
• Those who want to gain experience while taking classes or those without a degree.

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.

Benefits

• Paid training including CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration 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.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual pay increases.
• A variety of flexible schedules.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED