Direct Support Professional, Home and Community

Additional Job Details:

Pay Rate: $18/Per Hour

Schedule: Minimum of 12 hours per week

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. 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) plays a vital role in promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll support daily living activities, community engagement, and personal development, while advocating for individual choice and dignity.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within the Home and Community Department, you may provide person-centered support across a variety of settings, including individual homes, community-based programs, Community Participation Supports (CPS), and Managed Care Organization (MCO) services. In all roles, you will uphold our mission to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families throughout every stage of life.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop skills and competencies to pursue competitive integrated employment.
• Participate in community learning opportunities focused on training and education for self-determination and self-advocacy.
• Develop skills to navigate the local community, including public and private transportation.
• Develop social networks and connections within the local community
• 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.
• Assists with money management by promoting independence.
• Transports and accompanies people to activities, appointments, and events.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADL’s) Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and incontinence care, eating and meal preparation, mobility assistance (transfers, walking, positioning)
• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living (IADL’s) (Light housekeeping and laundry, Grocery shopping and errands, medication reminders or assistance, transportation to medical appointments or community events)
• Completes service documentation/notes on the same day service is provided in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Expected to meet established productivity and billing standards as defined by departmental goals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• No previous experience required – we provide all the training you’ll need!
• GED or High School Diploma required
• Must complete Achieva-provided training within specified timeframes
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle, depending on the business needs.
• 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

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 412-995-5000 ext 650 or hrsupport@achieva.info.