Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Afternoon/Evening Shift

Join Creative Foundations and make a meaningful impact every day! We are seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and throughout the community.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Successful background check and required training
• At least 21 years old
• 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 implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• Experience using foundational behavior-support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification
• Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible Direct Support Professionals
• Flexible schedules that fit your life
• Competitive pay starting at $18/hour
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Work that truly matters, helping people live with dignity and independence
• Veteran-friendly employer, we value your service and skills

Pay

• Starting at $18 per hour
• $1,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible Direct Support Professional applicants hired by Creative Foundations, a Help at Home company, between 6/17/2026 and 12/31/2026
• Bonus is paid in two increments: $500 after 500 hours worked and $500 after 1,000 hours worked
• Employees must be actively employed at the time of payout and must reach the applicable hours-worked milestone by 6/30/2027
• Prior employees who worked for Creative Foundations, Help at Home, or any Help at Home affiliated company within one year, and employees transferring from another Help at Home affiliated company, are not eligible
• Compensation, benefits and time off vary by state and location — please ask for complete details at your interview

Schedule

• Afternoon/evening shift requiring availability between 2 PM – 11 PM
• Weekend availability required
• Exact start/end times may vary