Direct Support Professional (Greensburg)

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/hour
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Hourly
Location: Greensburg

**Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000 **

Make a Meaningful Impact
Are you compassionate and dedicated to supporting the independence and well- being of others? 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. Join us to positively impact the lives of the people we support every day.

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. DSPs impact the people we support through hands-on assistance, community engagement, and promoting personal goals and independence.

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 (e.g., bathing, dressing, hygiene).
• Supports activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assists with money management by promoting independence and responsibility.
• Administers medications in accordance with training and protocol.
• Takes people to medical appointments and ensures necessary documentation is completed.
• Participates in recreational, social, and educational activities within the community.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The equivalent of a High School Diploma is required. Ability to complete one person transfers is required. One year of related experience is preferred. A valid driver's license is required. Must meet Act 33 and 34 requirements and pass an FBI background check. Must obtain CPR certification within six months of start date. as well as complete all training requirements associated with the Direct Support Professional position.

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 our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext.650, or email jobs@achieva.info.