DSP: Direct Support Professional

ViaQuest • Macedonia, OH

25d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The role focuses on fostering individuals’ independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring their health and safety. Duties may include supervision, teaching, assistance with daily activities, household tasks, meal preparation, maintaining a clean and safe living environment, and personal care.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a personal, reliable vehicle that can be used to transport individuals served.
• Have a valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• Meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria based on the Motor Vehicle Record.
• Be able to push, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds and climb, balance, kneel, and crouch.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while meeting their 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.

Benefits

• Paid training, including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses and certifications.
• Medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance and a 401(k) for full-time employees.
• 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