Direct Support Professional, Home and Community - Mt. Lebanon

## Description

**Position Summary**

The **Direct Support Professional (DSP)** plays a vital role in promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll support daily living activities, community engagement, and personal development, while advocating for individual choice and dignity.

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**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, laundry and food preparation.
• Assists with money management by promoting independence.
• Administers medications and documents information.
• Additional duties as assigned.

## Qualifications

• No previous experience or formal education required – we provide all the training you’ll need!
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Able to pass required background checks (Act 33 and Act 34 clearances).
• A caring attitude and willingness to help others

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• **Why Join Achieva?**
• **Meaningful Work:** Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities
• **Inclusive Culture:** Be part of a values-driven, supportive team
• **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 advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or email <[email hidden]>.