Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest • Streetsboro, OH

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About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services Direct Support Professionals provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and their homes. The role focuses on fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring individuals’ health and safety. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The position is available full-time or part-time in Streetsboro, with an hourly pay range of $17.30–$18.30.

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 while promoting independence, choice, and empowerment and meeting 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.
• Provide companion care and caregiving.

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 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