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Direct Support Professional

Achieving True Self
Achieving True Self Salary
Irwin, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026

Direct Support Professional (DSP)-Irwin, PA.

Achieving True Self (ATS) wants to invest in you 

At ATS, you will have the opportunity to make a change in the life of a client. As a Direct Support Professional you will provide direct support services in our young adult and adult clients homes or in the community setting. Together you will help them build life skills, social skills, and support them to live their best life. No two days are the same and each session with your client will be unique. You will get to have fun and let your personality shine while making a difference in your client's lives.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), we offer you paid training, opportunities for external education, and professional development. You will be a part of an exceptionally supportive work environment, even having an opportunity to work with and receive support from multidisciplinary teams, where team members thrive, feel valued, and are ultimately appreciated for their contributions.

This position has a one time $500 sign on bonus paid after the successful completion of 90 billable days in the field.

Where is ATS providing DSP services?

  • Westmoreland County, PA
  • Allegheny County, PA 
  • Washington County, PA
  • Why Join ATS This Winter?

  • Bi-weekly pay for the rewarding, hard work.
  • Up to 2 weeks paid time off (based on hours worked) 12 floating holiday hours.
  • We offer medical coverage from individual to family plan options, dental, vision for those who qualify. ATS covers a portion of your monthly costs for medical benefits.
  • Employer-paid life insurance, retirement options with 401K match, as well as supplemental, voluntary insurance to include short term disability plans for those who qualify. 
  • Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (mental health, legal, financial, wellness) for all our employees. There is Pet Insurance too
  • Travel time reimbursement and client matching close to home. Mileage is paid when you are transporting clients but not between clients. 
  • Tuition discounts, education partnerships, and career growth opportunities.
  • A diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture where team members thrive.
  • What We're Looking For:

  • High school diploma, or GED (minimum) and 18 years old.
  • A year of work experience supporting adults or children with intellectual disabilities preferred.
  • Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) a plus
  • Candidates must successfully pass required background checks and TB screening upon hire.
  • Valid CPR certification upon hire. If CPR is not valid upon hire, CPR training will be provided.
  • Ability to use iPad and/or other tablet devices for documentation. General knowledge of computer systems, including Windows and Google products.
  • A valid Pennsylvania driver's license with proof of car insurance, Pennsylvania vehicle registration, and a good driving record. 
  •  Your own reliable, clean vehicle, this is not a position where rideshare or public transportation can be used. 
  • Core Responsibilities:

  • We spend a lot of time with our clients. Success happens when we can build a strong therapeutic rapport with our clients. 
  • Complete necessary documentation for each service provided, collect, and evaluate any applicable data and progress, and assess and further work with the team to develop positive strategies of support.
  • Provide direct support in accordance with the individuals service plan and ODP guidelines.
  • Support clients in their home to assist with activities of daily living, independent living support, building life skills. 
  • Transport clients throughout the community, in your own vehicle. You could transport your client to coffee shops, social events, activities for physical exercise, and workplace team meetings, to name a few examples. 
  • Work on skill development, community activities, fine and gross motor skills, development of leisure/cultural interests, promote health and wellbeing, self-determination, and self-advocacy.
  • Engage and safely navigate the local community including transportation, developing social connections and relationships, utilizing community service organizations, and facilitating engagement in opportunities, and giving back to the community.
  • Be a steward of ATS's mission, vision, values, and beliefs.
  • Who is ATS, and What is our Mission?:

    Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidenced based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

    Achieving True Self is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that celebrates differences and thrives on diversity. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or factors and characteristics prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

    If you have any questions about the job posting please contact [email protected]. 

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    Achieving True Self is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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