Direct Support Professional

About the role

Join Our Team at Help at Home as a Direct Support Professional! At Help at Home, we value our employees and offer competitive pay starting at $14.00 per hour, professional development opportunities, and mileage reimbursement to support your success. We provide flexible schedules, including day, evening, and weekend shifts, so you can balance your career with your life.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, confidential, and respectful care at all times.
• Provide verbal and/or physical prompts to support individuals in daily activities and promote independent living, such as working toward personal goals, meal preparation, cleaning, transportation, and social engagement.
• Accurately document progress toward individual goals and maintain timely and detailed logs during each shift.
• Collaborate with the Designated Developmental Professional (DDP) and local office staff to ensure quality care.

Requirements

• No prior experience needed—we provide training to help you succeed!
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED preferred; candidates may alternatively complete a literacy test
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.

Skills

• Compliance with state background screening requirements

Benefits

• Professional development assistance to support your career growth
• Mileage reimbursement for applicable travel
• Veteran-Friendly Employer: We encourage veterans, active military, and their spouses to apply for positions.

Pay

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour, based on experience

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle, including:
• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends (rotating or as needed)