Direct Support Professional Caregiver DSP Job at Austin's Place, Butler, PA

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  • Austin's Place
  • Butler, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Internship, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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