Direct Support Professional

Rate: Rate depending on experience

Work Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time, Hourly

Location: Community-Based / Multiple Locations

Make a Meaningful Impact
Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone’s life? Achieva is seeking caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals to support people with disabilities in achieving independence, connection, and personal fulfillment. Direct Support Professionals positively impact the people we support in a number of ways — taking people to medical appointments, participating in recreational activities, helping with personal care, and supporting activities of daily living. If you value flexibility, empowerment, and community-centered work, we welcome you to apply.  

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
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides 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 community events.  
• Helps with personal care tasks as needed.
• Assists with money management by promoting independence and budgeting skills.
• Administers medications in accordance with state guidelines and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely complete one-person physical transfers required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Required clearances: Act 33 (Child Abuse), Act 34 (Criminal Record), and FBI Background Check.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six (6) months of start date.
• Must pass Medication Administration certification within two (2) months of start date.
• Must complete all training requirements associated with the Direct Support Professional position.

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 (EAP) for personal and family support  
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays for work-life balance

Why Join Achieva?

• Meaningful Work: Directly support people with disabilities in living rich, independent, community-centered lives.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven, supportive team.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

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.  

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or email jobs@achieva.info.