Direct Support Professional (North Hills)

Pay Rate:$18.00 - $20.00/hour
Work Schedule: Full-Time Hourly
Location: Community Setting North Hills and surrounding areas

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2000

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 persons 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.
  

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
• Knowledge & Understanding: Basic understanding of health safety and person-centered support principles.
• Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work compassionately and effectively with diverse individuals.
  • Reliability and excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to handle emergencies and follow safety protocols.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six (6) months of the start date.
• Must pass Medication Administration training within two (2) months of the start date.
• Satisfactory Act 33 Act 34 and FBI clearance required.
• Must have a valid PA Drivers License and a vehicle available for daily use as local travel for transport and community activities is required.

Why Join Achieva
Meaningful Work: Directly support individuals to live lives of personal significance and independence.
Inclusive Culture: Be part of a mission-driven collaborative and supportive organization.

Comprehensive 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 for personal and family support
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays for work-life balance

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to creating a workplace where all individuals feel respected included and valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 Human Resources at ext. 650 or