Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest • Dayton, OH

8d • $18 - $19

About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. The role focuses on fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring individuals’ health and safety. Training is provided in its entirety, so prior experience is not required. Paid training includes CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses and certifications.

The posting advertises walk-in/open interviews for residential locations every Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ViaQuest’s local office, 7695 Poe Ave., Dayton, OH 45414. Applicants are asked to bring an Ohio driver’s license, I-9 employment eligibility documents, an auto insurance card, and a diploma showing their highest level of education.

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, no speeding violations more than 20 MPH over the posted limit, and no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years or more than 5 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, fostering increased 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.

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 401k.
• 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