Direct Support Professional Caregiver DSP

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Make a Living While Making a Difference


Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact someone’s life every day? Join the team at Austin’s Place, where we support young adults with intellectual disabilities in building meaningful skills, relationships, and experiences.

We are currently seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide one-on-one support to our clients in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.

Why Join Our Team?

✔ Excellent Work/Life Balance – Daylight hours only (Monday–Friday)
✔ No nights, weekends, or holidays required
✔ One-to-One Staffing Ratio – Focus on one client at a time
✔ Competitive Pay – $16–$20 per hour
✔ Outstanding Benefits Package

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  
  
• Paid holidays and paid time off
  
  
• Paid training
  
  
• 403(b) retirement plan
  
  

About Austin’s Place

Austin’s Place is a unique day program for young adults with intellectual disabilities that focuses on personal growth, independence, and community engagement.

Located on a beautiful 22-acre campus, our program offers a wide range of enriching activities and resources including:

• Walking trails and outdoor recreation areas
  
  
• A fully accessible therapeutic center
  
  
• Outdoor music garden, zip line, and swimming pool
  
  
• Greenhouse and garden
  
  
• Sensory rooms and an art room
  
  
• Cooking activities in two accessible kitchens
  
  

Our clients participate in activities that build communication, social, recreational, and pre-vocational skills. We also enjoy frequent outings in the community such as visits to the Pittsburgh museums, Science Center, Zoo, Aviary, local parks, restaurants, and libraries.

At Austin’s Place, we tailor programming around each client’s interests and strengths, helping them stay motivated while working toward their individual goals.

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Provide one-on-one support and supervision for a client
  
  
• Assist with social, recreational, and skill-building activities
  
  
• Encourage independence and confidence
  
  
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of your client
  
  
• Help create positive and meaningful daily experiences
  
  

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Patient, compassionate, and dependable
  
  
• A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills
  
  
• Observant and attentive to client needs
  
  
• Passionate about helping others succeed
  
  

Job Details

Position Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts
  
  
• Day shift
  
  
• Monday–Friday
  
  
• No nights or weekends
  
  

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience:
1 year of caregiving experience preferred (but we provide paid training!)

If you’re looking for a career where you can build relationships, support others, and truly make a difference, we would love to meet you.