Avid Care
Reshaping the idea of disabilities.
We provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to live with dignity, independence, and purpose every day.
01/20/2026
🚨 HIRING IMMEDIATELY – Direct Support Professional (DSP) 🚨
📍 Penn Hills, PA
💵 $18/hour | Full-Time
⛔️DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED
We’re hiring compassionate Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with higher personal care and hygiene needs in a residential setting. This is a hands-on role focused on personal care, safety, and mitigating behaviors using approved strategies.
Available Full-Time Shifts:
🕘 Shift 1 (33 hrs/week):
• Mondays 8am–10pm
• Wednesdays 8a-3pm
• Fridays 8am–10pm
🕘 Shift 2 (36.5 hrs/week):
• Wednesday–Friday 3pm–10:30pm
• Saturdays 8am–10pm
Benefits Include:
✔️ 401(k)
✔️ Highmark Health Insurance
✔️ NADSP Credentialing Program
✔️ $150 Sign-On Bonus (after 90 days)
✔️ Time & a half for overtime & holidays
✔️ Paid training
📲 Apply Now!
Contact Desiree at 412-656-1537
📧 [email protected]
👉 Experience preferred but not required — paid training provided!
NOW HIRING – WEEKEND DSP POSITIONS
Avid Care is currently looking for dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team! We have 3 open Weekend Block shifts available—perfect for those looking for steady weekend work.
Weekend Shifts (Saturday–Sunday):
2. Saturday 9:00 AM – Sunday 9:30 PM
3. Saturday 8:00 AM – Sunday 9:30 PM
These are live-in weekend shifts, meaning you’ll stay at the home for the full duration.
A valid driver’s license is required.
📍 Our office is located in Plum, PA and the homes are in the Penn Hills / Verona area.
If you or someone you know is interested, give us a call at 412-656-1537 to learn more or apply
Avid Care is hiring for DSP's in the Penn Hills area. If you find reward in helping others this may be the job for you! You can find our positions on indeed or email [email protected] for more more information. Some of the positions we have available include:
Position 1- 36.5 hrs. Wednesday, Thursday Friday 3p-10:30pm and Saturday 8am-10pm
Position 2- 36 hrs. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday overnights 9p-9am.
Position 3- 36hrs. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday overnights 9:30pm-9:30am.
Avid Care is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals in Penn Hills, Pa.
Position 1 (39 Total Hours)
3pm-11pm Friday
7:30a- 11pm Saturday
7:30a - 9:30pm Sunday
Opportunity for Overtime
$250 sign-on bonus paid after successful completion of 90 days of employment
The roles and responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional include but not limited to the following:
Provide individualized care, implement activities of daily living, including proper maintenance of living areas to foster maximum independence of the individual
Assist with chores necessary to maintain as normal a living environment as possible, (i.e., laundry and housekeeping)
Attend required in-service trainings
Mitigate self-injurious behavior
Observe the individuals’ behaviors and changes in physical conditions, and report accurately
Complete and maintain documentation of individual records
Offer input toward Individual Support Planning (ISP)
Maintain inventory of individuals’ personal belongings
Assist and encourage individuals to engage in various activities in the home and community
Maintain professional, effective communication with other agency personnel, individual families, and outside contacts
Identifying and recognizing the needs of the individuals (e.g. meal planning, laundry, house cleaning, etc.)
Access to a fully insured personal vehicle to perform job duties
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Minimum of 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years experience working directly with individuals with development disabilities (preferred)
Able to assist in lifting individuals of various weights
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and insurance
Access to personal vehicle
Avid Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $15-16.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
AVID CARE is HIRING for Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
Avid Care is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals in Penn Hill and Gibsonia
Open Roles in Penn Hills:
- Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri 3pm - 11pm (32 hrs)
- Tue-Fri 7am - 3pm (32 hrs)
- Weekend Position Saturday 7:30a-11p Sunday 7:30a-11p Monday 7:30a-3:30p (39hrs)
- Tuesday 7:30-11p, Wednesday 7:30-3:30pm Thursday 7:30-11p (39 hrs)
Open Roles in Gibsonia
Monday- Thursday 8:45a-4:45p (36 hrs)
The roles and responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional include but not limited to the following:
Provide individualized care, implement activities of daily living, including proper maintenance of living areas to foster maximum independence of the individual
Assist with chores necessary to maintain as normal a living environment as possible, (i.e., laundry and housekeeping)
Attend required in-service trainings
Observe the individuals’ behaviors and changes in physical conditions, and report accurately
Complete and maintain documentation of individual records
Offer input toward Individual Support Planning (ISP)
Maintain inventory of individuals’ personal belongings
Assist and encourage individuals to engage in various activities in the home and community
Maintain professional, effective communication with other agency personnel, individual families, and outside contacts
Identifying and recognizing the needs of the individuals (e.g. meal planning, laundry, house cleaning, etc.)
Mitigate behaviors to ensure the health and safety of the individual
Access to a fully insured personal vehicle to perform job duties
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Minimum of 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years experience working directly with individuals with development disabilities (preferred)
Able to assist in lifting individuals of various weights
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and insurance
Access to personal vehicle
Avid Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please call Michelle at 724-826-1376 to talk more about these opportunities.
Avid Care is hiring hard working, compassionate team players. If you are interested in applying please use the Indeed link below or send a private message. We currently have positions in Penn Hills and Gibsonia.
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