What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at ACHIEVA SUPPORT?
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on experience
Location: Achieva Office, 711 Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000
Make a Meaningful Impact
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct care and personalized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community setting ensuring their health, safety, and welfare. DSPs positively impact the people we support in a number of ways: taking people to medical appointments, participating in recreational activities, helping people with personal care, and supporting activities of daily living.
About Achieva
For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person’s unique aspirations.
Position Summary
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct care and personalized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community setting ensuring their health, safety, and welfare.
Key Responsibilities
- Understands, supports and advocates with people we support by helping them achieve their vision of a good life.
- 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.
- Assists with money management by promoting independence.
- Administers medications.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Certification Requirements: Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months of start date and pass Medication administration within 2 months of start date.
- Clearance Requirements: Satisfactory Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearance required.
- License & Travel: Must have a valid PA Driver’s License. Company vehicle provided for work-related duties.
Why Join Achieva?
- Competitive Pay: Earn $18.00 - $20.00/hour, based on experience.
- Meaningful Work: Support individuals with disabilities
Excellent Benefits
- 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 affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact HRsupport@achieva.info or call 412-995-5000.
Salary : $18 - $20