Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

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.