Direct Support Professional – Paid Training & Growth

Community Options, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentives & discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction through university

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Pittsburgh, PA. No experience required—paid training provided.

Starting pay is $17.25 per hour. Join us to provide person-centered care and grow professionally while making a difference. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, community participation, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of background checks (criminal, central registry, child abuse, drug testing).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Assist with development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and activities.
• Complete program documentation and billable records accurately and timely.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community members, businesses, and families.

Skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Crisis management

Direct care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Pittsburgh, PA. No experience required—paid training provided.

Starting pay is $17.25 per hour. Join us to provide person-centered care and grow professionally while making a difference. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, community participation, and accurate documentation.