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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$18 per hour

Help at Home

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. Earn $18 per hour , work the shift that fits your schedule, and take advantage of our $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires. We are currently hiring for all shifts!

Hiring now for the following shifts:

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

*Weekend availability required

*Exact start/end times may vary.

Paying $18/hour during waking hours and $11/hour during sleep shifts.

Why you'll love working with us

  • *$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

What you'll do

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.

Your work may include:

  • 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

What you need

  • 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. Compensation, benefits and time off vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview. 

*$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.

Data Security and Privacy Statement

At Help at Home, we prioritize protecting your personal information during the hiring process. We comply with all relevant data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and SOX where applicable. Your data will only be used to assess your employment suitability and won't be shared with unauthorized parties.

We use strong security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. By submitting your 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.

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