Direct Support Professional

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDirectSupport Professional (DSP)Join Help at Home and make a real difference in your community! Are you a...High schoolgradlooking to start a meaningful careerCollege student needing to work aroundyourclass scheduleHave availabilityevenings and weekendsHelp at Home is hiring caring and dependable people to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Whyyou’lllove working with usFlexible schedules that fit your lifeCompetitive pay — starting at a minimum of$17/hour(can vary based on type of care)Paidorientationand career growth opportunitiesHealth benefits, paid time offWork that truly matters — helping people live with dignity and independence50+years of trusted care experienceVeteran-friendly employer — we value your service and skills Whatyou’lldo As a Direct Support Professional (DSP),you’llprovide one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities — both at home and in their community — helping them live as independently as possible. Your work may include:Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e.grooming, hygiene etc.), or transportationEncouraging participation in social and community activities – shopping, social events etc.Helpingindividualsachieve personal goals and celebrating progressPromoting choice, independence, and self-advocacyAccurately documenting care, activities, and progressCommunicating with team members to ensure consistent, quality support What you needHigh school diploma or equivalentSuccessful background check and required trainingAt least 18 years oldValid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance (primary or secondary)Ability to work safely and respectfully in clients’ homes and communitiesCompassion, reliability, and a desire to make a positive impact Preferred QualificationsDemonstratedexperience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism, including implementingPerson-Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISPs),high riskplans, and behavior support plansExperience using foundationalbehavior supportstrategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification. Caregivers mustcomply withstate background screening requirements. Compensation,benefitsand time off vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview. Data Security and Privacy Statement At Help at Home, we prioritize protecting your personal information during the hiring process. Wecomply withall relevant data privacy regulations, including HIPAA andSOXwhere applicable. Your data will only be used to assess your employment suitability andwon'tbe shared with unauthorized parties. We use strong security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Bysubmittingyour application, you consent to this process. You can access,modify, or request deletion of your data by contacting us. Employees must adhere to our data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.