Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ViaQuest • Chillicothe, OH

10d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services Direct Support Professionals support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. The position provides direct care while fostering individuals’ independence, choice, and empowerment and ensuring their health and safety. Training is provided in its entirety, and no prior experience is required. The role is based in Chillicothe, Ohio, and pays $17.75–$18.25 per hour.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Use a personal vehicle to transport individuals served.

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 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