Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest • Chillicothe, OH

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About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support individuals 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 prior experience is required. A variety of schedules are available.

The position may suit candidates beginning a healthcare career, those seeking experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field, nursing assistants, home health aides, caregivers, students, and people without a degree. Candidates of all ages, from high school graduates to retirees, are welcome.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• 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 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, 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.
• 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).
• Flexible schedules and a variety of schedules available.
• Paid time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual pay increases.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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