DSP: Direct Support Professional

ViaQuest • Akron, OH

8d • $17 - $18

About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and their homes in the Akron, Ohio area. The role focuses on helping individuals build independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring their health and safety. No prior experience is required; training is provided in its entirety.

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 operation, or speeding violations more than 20 MPH over the posted limit; no more than two moving violations in the last two years or more than five points.
• Reliable vehicle with active insurance.
• 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 while fostering independence, choice, and empowerment and ensuring health and safety needs are met.
• Supervise, teach, and assist individuals in all aspects of their lives.
• Perform household tasks, including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Provide personal care assistance.

Benefits

• Paid training, including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration 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.
• 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