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Program Specialist; DSP - 1st Shift

Job in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 44329, USA
Listing for: ViaQuest
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Community Health, Mental Health, Caregiver, Home Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Program Specialist (DSP) - Mon-Fri 1st Shift

Overview

Program Specialist A Great Opportunity/ $17.30 / Full-Time Monday
- Friday, 1st Shift, No Weekends! At Via Quest Day & Employment Services we provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities within our Day Program. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!

Responsibilities
  • Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities – our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment while assuring that their health and safety needs are being met at all times.
  • Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.
  • Transporting the individuals between their homes and the Day Program through the use of a company, passenger van.
  • Providing personal care assistance.
  • Participating in community outings through the transportation and assistance of the individuals served.
Requirements
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Valid OH driver's license.
  • Motor Vehicle Record Must meet Via Quest's Authorized Driver Criteria
  • Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.
  • 1 year of IDD experience required, 3 to 5 years preferred.
What Via Quest can offer you
  • 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 401k).
  • Paid-time off.
  • Premium holiday pay.
  • Annual pay increases.
  • Employee referral bonus program.
About Via Quest Day & Employment Services

To learn more about Via Quest Day & Employment Services please visit

From Our Employees To You

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