Direct Support Professional Caregiver DSP

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Make a Living While Making a Difference Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact someone’s life every day? Join the team at Austin’s Place , where we support young adults with intellectual disabilities in building meaningful skills, relationships, and experiences.

We are currently seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide one-on-one support to our clients in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.

Why Join Our Team?

✔ Excellent Work/Life Balance – Daylight hours only (Monday–Friday)

✔ No nights, weekends, or holidays required ✔ One-to-One Staffing Ratio – Focus on one client at a time

✔ Competitive Pay – $16–$20 per hour

✔ Outstanding Benefits Package

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Paid training

• 403(b) retirement plan

About Austin’s Place Austin’s Place is a unique day program for young adults with intellectual disabilities that focuses on personal growth, independence, and community engagement.

Located on a beautiful 22-acre campus , our program offers a wide range of enriching activities and resources including:

• Walking trails and outdoor recreation areas
• A fully accessible therapeutic center
• Outdoor music garden, zip line, and swimming pool
• Greenhouse and garden
• Sensory rooms and an art room
• Cooking activities in two accessible kitchens

Our clients participate in activities that build communication, social, recreational, and pre-vocational skills . We also enjoy frequent outings in the community such as visits to the Pittsburgh museums, Science Center, Zoo, Aviary, local parks, restaurants, and libraries .

At Austin’s Place, we tailor programming around each client’s interests and strengths , helping them stay motivated while working toward their individual goals.

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Provide one-on-one support and supervision for a client
• Assist with social, recreational, and skill-building activities
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of your client
• Help create positive and meaningful daily experiences

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Patient, compassionate, and dependable
• A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Observant and attentive to client needs
• Passionate about helping others succeed

Job Details

Position Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts
• Day shift
• Monday–Friday
• No nights or weekends

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience: 1 year of caregiving experience preferred (but we provide paid training!)

If you’re looking for a career where you can build relationships, support others, and truly make a difference , we would love to meet you.