Direct Support Professional - Delmont
About The Position
Achieva is seeking caring, compassionate, and reliable Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving independence, connection, and personal fulfillment. The DSP promotes the health, safety, and well-being of individuals while supporting daily living activities, community engagement, and personal development, and advocating for individual choice and dignity. The position offers advancement and pay increases through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) certification program: DSP I and DSP II each provide an additional $0.50 per hour, and DSP III provides an additional $1.00 per hour. Advancement pathways to Front Line Supervisor (FLS) certification are also available, with additional pay increases and bonus incentives upon completion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to safely perform one-person physical transfers.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
- Obtain CPR certification within six months of the start date.
- Complete all training requirements associated with the Direct Support Professional position.
- Required clearances: Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record, and FBI Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- One year of related experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals in leading meaningful lives through community and personal engagement.
- Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing, laundry, meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Promote independence through support with budgeting, home management, and daily living skills.
- Accompany individuals to appointments, recreational activities, and community events.
- Document individual progress, successes, and concerns in accordance with program standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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 (EAP) for personal and family support.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- $2,000 sign-on bonus.
- Career development and pay increases through NADSP and FLS certification pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
