Direct Support Professional

About the role

Help at Home is hiring caring and dependable people to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. We are offering $1,000 sign-on bonus to join our team!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities — both at home and in their community — helping them live as independently as possible.

Responsibilities

• Reading, understanding and following the client’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), and reporting back to the IDD Program Specialist
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e. grooming, hygiene etc.), or transportation
• Encouraging participation in social and community activities – shopping, social events etc.
• Helping people achieve personal goals and celebrating progress
• Promoting choice, independence, and self-advocacy
• Accurately documenting care, activities, and progress
• Communicating with team members to ensure consistent, quality support

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; or completion of a state approved training program; or demonstrate skills and receive a passing score on a written competency test
• Successful background check and required in-service trainings
• At least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance, inspection and registration
• Ability to work safely and respectfully in clients’ homes and communities
• Compassion, reliability, and a desire to make a positive impact

Benefits

• Flexible schedules that fit your life
• Competitive pay — starting wages of $18 - $20/hour
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Health benefits, paid time off, and cash bonuses
• Mileage reimbursement
• $1,000 new hire milestone bonus (paid in 8 increments after working 1,000 hours)