Youth Support Specialist (DSP) Youth Home

ViaQuest • Mansfield, OH

2d • $18 - $19

About The Position

ViaQuest ICFs' Youth Support Specialists (DSPs) provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Full training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The role focuses on fostering individuals' independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring their health and safety. It also involves supporting individuals with daily activities and personal care, as well as helping maintain a clean and safe home.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have reliable transportation.
• 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 ensuring 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.
• Paid daily orientation.
• Flexible schedules and a variety of schedules.
• Benefits 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.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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