Direct Support Professional, Home & Community

Description

Direct Support Professional

Location: Mt. Lebanon

Additional Job Details

Pay Rate: $18 - $20/hour (based on experience and credentialing)

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2000

FUNCTION:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Transports and accompanies people to activities appointments and events.
• Helps with personal care tasks as needed laundry and food preparation.
• Assists with money management by promoting independence
• Completes service documentation/notes in Therap on the same day service is provided in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• No previous experience required we provide all the training youll need!
• GED or High School Diploma required
• Valid Pennsylvania drivers license and a reliable insured vehicle preferred.
• Able to pass required background checks (Act 33 and Act 34 clearances).
• A caring attitude and willingness to help others

Why Join Achieva

Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities
Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven supportive team
Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions

• Company-Paid Life AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year

• Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays for work-life balance

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected included and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment programs and activities. To request an accommodation contact Human Resources at ext 650 or .

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority