Direct Support Professional

Arc Human Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,145,000 - 65,188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts (FT/PT/Per Diem)

Certification pay premiums

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Life and disability insurance

401K with employer match

Federal student loan forgiveness elig.

Overtime and holiday bonuses

NADSP training

Job summary

Arc Human Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support participants in the Pittsburgh area, including Bridgeville, Greentree, and Carnegie. Responsibilities include personal care, transportation, and documentation to promote independence.

The role offers varied shifts (FT/PT/Per Diem) with enhancements for certified DSPs, a sign-on bonus for full-time hires, and a focus on professional growth through NADSP certifications.

Qualifications

• Paid training provided
• 18 years of age or older
• Must pass background checks, TB, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of participants in community homes
• Provide personal care including cooking and cleaning
• Assist with transportation and community engagement
• Dispense medications and document care accurately
• Support development of independent living skills and self-advocacy

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15207

Salary Range: $17.50 - $22.75 hourly

Arc Human Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in the Pittsburgh, PA area. These areas include Bridgeville, Greentree, and Carnegie. Bus line positions available.

Up to $3,500 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time Hires!!!

Starting rate $17.50/hr. plus $2.50/hr weekend shift differential and $5.00/hr for holiday shift differential when applicable.

Do you have your DSP certification? At ARC Human Services, we value dedication, skill, and professionalism that certification represents. That’s why we offer enhanced pay rates for certified Direct Support Professionals because the work you do every day matters, and your expertise should be recognized. Join our team and be part of an organization that invests in you just as much as you invest in the people you support.

DSP 1 – plus $1.75/hr
DSP 2 – plus $0.75/hr
DSP 3 – plus $0.75/hr

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) ensures the health and safety of program participants by providing varying levels of personal care within a community home setting including cooking, cleaning, transportation, community engagement, dispensing medications, supporting goals, and accurate documentation of care. This position is responsible for assisting in the development of independent living skills, behavior strategies, self‑advocacy and prepares participants to become more independent in their homes and communities.

Benefits

• Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem flexible shifts available
• Increased hourly rates for DSP certifications through NADSP (at least 50 hours of accredited e‑Badge education)
• Excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company paid life and disability insurances
• 401K Retirement Plans with 5% employer match
• Non‑Profit employee discounts and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Opportunity to work overtime and holiday bonuses
• Career Development including certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Qualifications

• Experience helpful, but not necessary – Complete PAID training provided
• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Candidate will need to have the ability to pass background checks, physical, TB (ALL company paid!) – must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Arc Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.