Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest • Lafayette, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

ViaQuest Community Solutions provides quality support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Direct Support Professionals provide care and assistance that fosters individuals’ independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring their health and safety. Training is provided in its entirety, and prior experience is not required.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a personal, reliable vehicle and be willing and able to use it to transport individuals served.
• Have a valid Indiana driver's license and car insurance.
• Be able to push, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds and climb, balance, kneel, and crouch.
• Be able to pass background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developmental disabilities or direct care; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while meeting health and safety needs.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the needs of individuals served are met.
• 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.
• 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