Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest • Lancaster, OH

10d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental disabilities in their homes in Chillicothe, Ohio. The role focuses on fostering individuals’ independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring their health and safety. Training is provided in its entirety, and no previous experience is required. A variety of schedules are available.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a personal, reliable vehicle that you are willing and able to use to transport individuals served.
• Have a valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• Meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria: 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.
• Be able to push, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs. and climb, balance, kneel, and crouch.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence, choice, and empowerment while attending to health and safety needs.
• Supervise, teach, and assist individuals in all aspects of their lives.
• Complete household tasks, including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Use a personal vehicle to transport individuals served.

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.
• Variety of schedules available.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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