Youth Support Specialist (DSP) Youth Home

ViaQuest • Mansfield, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ViaQuest ICFs’ Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. The role focuses on fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring individuals’ health and safety. Training is provided in its entirety, including paid orientation and courses and certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration. The position is suitable for candidates without prior experience and those interested in beginning or developing a career in healthcare or the IDD field.

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, including its Motor Vehicle Record requirements.
• 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 daily life.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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