DSP Home Manager

ViaQuest • Mount Vernon, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

ViaQuest DSP Home Managers support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes, fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring individuals’ health and safety. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required, though experience is preferred. The position may suit people starting a healthcare career, pursuing experience in developmental disabilities or nursing assistance, taking classes, or seeking caregiver work. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, a reliable personal vehicle for transporting individuals, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and car insurance. Applicants must meet ViaQuest’s authorized-driver criteria. The role involves physical activities, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crouching.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal, reliable vehicle that the employee is willing and able to use to transport individuals served.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• Must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria: no OVI/DUI or reckless-operation violations, 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.
• Ability to push, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds and to climb, balance, kneel, and crouch.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting 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.
• Transport individuals served using a personal vehicle.

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).
• 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