Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest • Zanesville, OH

16d • Onsite

About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services Direct Support Professionals provide support to 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. The position is based in Zanesville, Ohio, and pays $17.75–$18.75 per hour. A variety of schedules are available.

This opportunity may suit candidates new to healthcare or the IDD field, people pursuing caregiving or nursing-assistant careers, people taking classes, and candidates without a degree. Candidates of all ages, from high school graduates to retirees, are welcome.

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, 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.
• 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 in their homes while attending to 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.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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