Direct Support Professional HC

Job Title: Direct Support Professional Home and Community Greensburg PA Casual

Location:Greensburg PA
Employment Type:Casual (Hourly)
Pay Rate & Type: $16.08 per hour

Shift type: 12 hours per week

*Offering up to a $2000 new hire bonus!

Are you a missiondriven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someones life Are you seeking a position that offers flexibility to fit your schedule including various shifts and weekends Achieva offers career opportunities to individuals who are caring compassionate and kind.

Achieva is an organization where everyone is valued and respected. Achieva employees support people with disabilities as they live work play and follow their life aspirations.

About Achieva

At Achieva we envision a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. We are an organization of professionals and community partners that help people reach their individualized goals. For over 70 years Achieva has been committed to the support and inclusion of those with disabilities.

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will play a critical role in supporting Achievas mission by providing direct care and personalized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community setting ensuring their health safety and welfare. This position will involve assisting with daily living activities transporting individuals to appointments and participating in recreational activities and will require strong interpersonal skills compassion and a commitment to advocacy. Primarily supporting a female client within their home and community setting(s).

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Transports and accompanies people to activities appointments and events.
• Helps with personal care tasks as needed including bathing laundry and food preparation.
• Assists with money management by promoting independence.
• Administers medications and documents information.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No experience needed paid training is provided.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Must meet Act 33 and 34 requirements.
• Valid Pennsylvania drivers license and properly insured automobile (required).
• Ability to complete oneperson transfers (essential).

Why Join Achieva

• Meaningful Work:Contribute to a missiondriven organization that makes a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
• Inclusive Culture:Be a part of a team that values diversity collaboration and personal growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Health Coverage:Medical dental and vision plans with low employee monthly contributions and low deductibles.
  • Insurance Benefits:Achieva fully covers term life insurance accidental death insurance and longterm disability.
  • Retirement Savings:Achieva contributes to your 403(b) retirement plan after one year of service regardless of employee contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Program:Access to support services for personal and professional challenges.
  • Generous Time Off:Paid time off and holiday pay to help you recharge and maintain worklife balance.

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 atext.650 or email