Direct Support Professional, Home and Community

Job Details

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Location: South Hills Area (West Mifflin, PA – Bethel Park, PA)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay Rate: $18/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone's life? Achieva is seeking compassionate, caring, and reliable professionals to provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities in the community. This full-time, weekday position offers a consistent schedule while allowing you to help individuals live more independently and meaningfully.

At Achieva, everyone is valued and respected. Our employees help people with disabilities live, work, play, and follow their life aspirations with dignity and choice.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has supported individuals with disabilities and their families. Our vision is a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. Through collaboration with professionals, families, and community partners, we help individuals achieve their goals with personalized, inclusive support.

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll support daily living activities, community engagement, and personal development, while advocating for individual choice and dignity. 

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within the Home and Community Department, you may provide person-centered support across a variety of settings, including individual homes, community-based programs, Community Participation Supports (CPS), and Managed Care Organization (MCO) services. In all roles, you will uphold our mission to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families throughout every stage of life.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop skills and competencies to pursue competitive integrated employment.

• Participate in community learning opportunities focused on training and education for self-determination and self-advocacy.

• Develop skills to navigate the local community, including public and private transportation.

• Develop social networks and connections within the local community

• Understands, supports, and advocates with people we support by helping them live a life of personal significance.

• Identifies, documents, and shares concerns and successes as appropriate.

• Assists with money management by promoting independence.

• Transports and accompanies people to activities, appointments, and events.

• Assists with activities of daily living (ADL’s) Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and incontinence care, eating and meal preparation, mobility assistance (transfers, walking, positioning)

• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living (IADL’s) (Light housekeeping and laundry, Grocery shopping and errands, medication reminders or assistance, transportation to medical appointments or community events)

• Completes service documentation/notes on the same day service is provided in accordance with agency guidelines.

• Expected to meet established productivity and billing standards as defined by departmental goals.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required – we provide all the training you’ll need!

• GED or High School Diploma required

• Must complete Achieva-provided training within specified timeframes

• Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle, depending on the business needs.

• Able to pass required background checks (Act 33 and Act 34 clearances).

• A caring attitude and willingness to help others

Why Join Achieva?

Mission-Focused Work: Contribute to meaningful change in someone’s life
Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace
Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans with low employee contributions and deductibles

• Insurance Coverage: Achieva fully covers term life, accidental death, and long-term disability insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer contributions after one year, regardless of employee contribution

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to personal and professional support

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to promote work-life balance

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to building a workplace and community where all people feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

We are dedicated to providing equal access, opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or email jobs@achieva.info.