Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services Direct Support Professionals support individuals with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and their homes in Cleveland, Ohio, and surrounding areas. The role focuses on fostering individuals’ independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring their health and safety. Training is provided, including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses and certifications; no prior experience is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Motor vehicle record must meet requirements, including no OVI/DUI or reckless operation offenses, no speeding violations more than 20 MPH over the posted limit, no more than two moving violations in the last two years, and no more than five points.
• 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, promoting independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring their health and safety.
• 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.
• 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