Youth Support Specialist (DSP)

ViaQuest•Middleburg Heights, OH

9d•$18 - $19

About The Position

ViaQuest ICFs’ Youth Support Specialists (DSPs) provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. The position includes direct care, supervision, teaching, and assistance with daily activities, with the goal of fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring individuals’ health and safety. Training is provided in its entirety, including paid training and orientation.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have a valid driver's license.
Meet 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.
Have a reliable vehicle with active insurance.
Be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
Be able to bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and assist individuals as needed.

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.
Complete household tasks, including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
Provide personal care assistance.
Provide companion care and caregiving.

Benefits

Paid training, including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses and certifications.
Paid daily orientation.
Medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance for full-time employees.
401(k) for full-time employees.
Paid time off.
Premium holiday pay.
Mileage reimbursement.
Annual pay increases.
A variety of schedules.
Employee referral bonus program.