DSP - Direct Support Professional

ViaQuest • Bethesda, OH

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About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and their homes. DSPs help individuals build independence, exercise choice, and feel empowered while ensuring their health and safety. Training is provided in its entirety, and prior experience is not required. The role may be suited to people starting a healthcare career, seeking experience in the IDD field, pursuing STNA work, taking classes, or entering the workforce without a degree.

The position pays $18.25–$19.25 per hour. Schedules vary. Personal transportation is required to transport individuals served.

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: 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 on the driving 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 fostering independence, choice, and empowerment and ensuring health and safety needs are met.
• 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.
• Transport individuals served using a personal vehicle.

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 schedules.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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