DSP: Direct Support Professional

ViaQuest • Akron, OH

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About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals in the Akron, Ohio area to support people with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and their homes. The role focuses on helping individuals build independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring their health and safety. No prior experience is required; ViaQuest provides training, including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses and certifications.

The position may suit candidates starting a healthcare career or seeking experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field, including nursing assistants, nursing students, home health aides, caregivers, and personal care aides. Candidates without a degree, people taking classes, high school graduates, and retirees are also encouraged to apply.

The advertised pay is $17.30–$18.30 per hour. Full-time employees are offered a benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, and a 401(k). Other offerings include paid time off, premium holiday pay, mileage reimbursement, annual pay increases, flexible schedules, and an employee referral bonus program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Motor vehicle record must meet stated requirements, including no OVI/DUI or reckless-operation violations, and no 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 motor vehicle record.
• Reliable vehicle with active insurance.
• Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and assist individuals as needed.

Responsibilities

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

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.
• Flexible schedules.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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