Direct Support Professional (DSP)

About the role

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.

Pay

$18 per hour during waking hours and $11 per hour during sleep shifts. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible hires.

Schedule

• 7 AM – 3 PM
• 2 PM – 11 PM
• Overnights 11 PM – 7 AM

Weekend availability required. Exact start/end times may vary.

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
• Veteran-friendly employer

Sign-on bonus details: $1,000 bonus 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities — both at home and in their community — helping them live as independently as possible.
• Support individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (e.g., grooming, hygiene), or transportation.
• Encourage participation in social and community activities (e.g., shopping, social events).
• Help people achieve personal goals and celebrate progress.
• Promote choice, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Accurately document care, activities, and progress.
• Communicate 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.

Preferred 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.