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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$13 - $15 per hour

Help At Home

Direct Support Professional

Help at Home is hiring Direct Support Professionals in your community TODAY! Help at Home is hiring caring and dependable caregivers to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Start your career with the nation's leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone in your community. Pay ranges from $13 - $15 an hour. We offer weekly pay!

Why should you join Help at Home?

  • Flexible schedules that fit your life
  • Competitive pay - starting pay ranges from $13 - $15/hour (can vary based on type of care)
  • Paid training and career growth opportunities
  • Health benefits, paid time off, and cash bonuses
  • Work that truly matters - helping people live with dignity and independence
  • 40+ years of trusted care experience
  • Veteran-friendly employer - we value your service and skills

Become a Help at Home Hero TODAY!

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 such as 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

Eligibility Requirements:

  • At least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful background check and required training
  • 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 implementing Individual Activity Support Plans (ASP) and Plans of Service and Supports (PSS).
  • Experience using foundational behavior-support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification.

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.

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.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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