Direct Support Professional

Help at Home is hiring caring and dependable caregivers to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Start your career with the nation’s leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone in your community.

About the role

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

• 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 such as 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

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful background check and required training
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance (primary or secondary)
• Ability to work safely and respectfully in clients’ homes and communities
• Compassion, reliability, and a desire to make a positive impact

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism, including implementing Individual Activity Support Plans (ASP) and Plans of Service and Supports (PSS)
• Experience using foundational behavior-support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules that fit your life
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Health benefits, paid time off, and cash bonuses (varies by state and location)
• 40+ years of trusted care experience
• Veteran-friendly employer

Pay

Starting pay ranges from $13 - $15/hour (can vary based on type of care). Weekly pay available.