Direct Support Professional - Casual (Home & Community)

Title: Direct Support Professional-Home and Community- Casual

Are you a mission-driven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someone's 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 individuals, professionals, and community partners that help people reach their individualized goals. Throughout its 70 years, we have been committed to the support and inclusion of those with disabilities.

Position type:

• Casual/Part Time, hourly

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and a personal vehicle at your own disposal.
• Physical and 1-step TB.
• Personal vehicle required. All work-related travel is eligible for mileage reimbursement.
• Must meet Act 33/34 requirements and FBI background check.
• Must be able to lift 30-40 pounds.

Salary/rate:

$15.76 per hour

Location: Westmoreland County

Position Description

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct care and personal support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community setting They ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the people we support.

We positively impact the people we support in a number of ways: taking people to medical appointments, participating in activities, and helping people with personal care, and supporting activities of daily living.

Job Responsibilities - Highlights

• Demonstrates a person-centered practice's approach by working on each person's goals and outcomes.
• Maintain a healthy balance between supporting a person's health and safety and their self-determination.
• Completes required trainings.
• Assists each person in maintaining a healthy and safe environment.
• Communicates with supervisor and participates in staff meetings and supervision.
• Maintains a professional and cooperative working relationship with families/other team members.
• Demonstrates and understands the responsibilities of reporting incidents per state and federal guidelines.

Minimum requirements:

• Equivalent of a high school diploma or GED with one year of related experience as a provider of direct care support for persons with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and properly insured vehicle.
• Satisfactory ACT 33/34 as well as FBI clearances required.
• Must have a smart device.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of start date.

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, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at 412.995.5000 ext: 650 or hrsupport@achieva.info.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Greensburg, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person