Community specialist

Location: Squirrel Hill/Allison Park, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time Pay Rate: $25.73/hour (LPN: $27.73/hour) Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000 See Career Development for additional pay if NADSP certified

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone's life? Achieva is seeking caring, compassionate, and experienced professionals to support people with disabilities in leading lives of personal significance. We offer flexible schedules, various shifts, and weekends to help you find the work-life balance that fits your needs. Join a team that values respect, empowerment, and personal growth.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person's unique aspirations.

Position Summary

The Community Living Specialist is responsible for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by coordinating services, supporting individual outcomes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position works in partnership with the individual, their families, and team members to assist in charting a meaningful course for their lives.

Career Development

Achieva invests in your professional growth. Through our partnership with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), you will:

• Enroll in the Front Line Supervisor (FLS) certification program

• Receive a $1/hour pay increase and one-time bonus upon completion

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and contributes to the development of plans mandated by regulations, ensuring implementation and adherence to each person's person-centered plan and current ISP.
• Revises the ISP to reflect the goals and outcomes chosen by the individual.
• Ensures the accuracy of ISP contents and coordinates the completion of assessments as requested by external partners.
• Respects each person's right to make choices and exercise self-determination, supporting their health, safety, and right to risk.
• Ensures opportunities are provided for each person to explore their interests in the community and form relationships.
• Maintains ongoing communication with families and supervisors to appropriately support each person.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability, OR
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability, OR
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability,
• An accredited certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse is highly preferred.
• Satisfactory Act 33/34 clearances and FBI background check.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and properly insured vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided for travel using a personal vehicle).
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within two months of the start date.
• Successful completion of Medication Administration training, provided by Achieva

Why Join Achieva?

Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities

Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven, supportive team Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions

• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year

• Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays for work-life balance

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

We are dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or email [email protected] .