CPS-DSP

Ama Support Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Ama Support Services is seeking a Community Participation Specialist (DSP) in the Pittsburgh area. Join a caring team to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community settings, helping with daily tasks, personal care, and safety.

You will document progress, monitor health, and build meaningful relationships as part of a dedicated support team. The role offers full-time hours, competitive wage, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Experience caregiving, IDD, or autism.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals with intellectual disabilities live their best lives, including personal care, cleaning, cooking, community activities, and safety.
• Complete daily progress notes to track the individual's status.
• Serve as a trusted friend, mentor, helper, and supporter.
• Monitor and report changes in emotional, physical, or mental health promptly.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and clean environment for the individual and yourself.

Skills

Caregiving

IDD/Autism experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About this position

Full Job Description

Are you a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, home health aide, Community Participation Coordinator, or job coach, or have you always wanted to be one? This is the opportunity for you!

At AMA Support Services, we are family! We would love for you to join our growing family by applying to be a Community Participation Specialist. AMA Support Services believes every person with a disability has the right to feel safe, healthy, and happy at home! As a Community Participation Specialist (DSP), you will be making a direct impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while working one-on-one.

What you will be doing:

• Helping an individual with intellectual disabilities live their best life (which may include helping with personal hygiene, cleaning, cooking, taking them out into the community, and keeping them safe)
• Complete daily progress notes so that everyone knows what is going on with that individual. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our CPS program, you will be making a direct impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while working with an individual in the community.
• You are being a responsible friend, mentor, helper, and supporter!
• Monitor, document, and report any changes in individuals, emotional, physical, and mental health promptly.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and clean environment for the individual and yourself.

What you get in return:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (with upgrades available)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% dollar-for-dollar match (AKA FREE MONEY)
• A Work/Life Balance
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid Time off.
• Unlimited unpaid time off
• Time and a half pay for holidays and overtime.
• Paid Training Program
• Opportunity for internal promotions and growth
• Parties, fun, and friends!

This is an opportunity for anybody in the Pittsburgh area who:

Is 18 years of age or older.

Has a high school diploma or equivalent.

Has a valid Driver's License.

Can pass a criminal background check.

Is experienced with caregiving, IDD, or autism.

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

The base schedule for this position is determined by the individuals being supported but is primarily a Monday-Friday position.

Experience:

Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Equal Opportunity Statement: AMA Support Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Salary Information

$16 - $18Hourly Wage