Daylight-Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Achieving True Self • Latrobe, PA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

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. ATS is providing DSP services in Westmoreland County, PA, Allegheny County, PA, and Washington County, PA.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or GED (minimum) and 18+ years old.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A year of work experience supporting adults or children with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees