Program Specialist (DSP) - Mon-Fri 1st Shift

ViaQuest • Akron, OH

12d

About The Position

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities within its Day Program. The Program Specialist provides direct care and support, fostering increased independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring individuals’ health and safety. The role includes supervising, teaching, and assisting individuals in all aspects of their lives; providing personal care; transporting individuals between their homes and the Day Program in a company passenger van; and participating in community outings by transporting and assisting individuals served. This is a full-time, first-shift position, Monday through Friday, paying $17.30.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Meet the stated Motor Vehicle Record 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; and no more than five points.
• Be able to push, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds and climb, balance, kneel, and crouch.
• Have at least one year of experience with IDD.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of IDD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while meeting health and safety needs.
• Supervise, teach, and assist individuals in all aspects of their lives.
• Transport individuals between their homes and the Day Program using a company passenger van.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Participate in community outings by transporting and assisting individuals served.

Benefits

• Paid training, including CPR and First Aid 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.
• 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