Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Creative Foundations

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

Earn $18 per hour during waking hours or $11 per hour during overnight sleep shifts . We offer flexible scheduling options, paid training, and a *$1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires . We are currently hiring for all shifts!

Flexible Scheduling & Pay

We offer scheduling flexibility based on your availability and individual client support needs. Opportunities are available across morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts.

Available shift windows may include:

• Morning: 7 AM – 3 PM
• Afternoon/Evening: 2 PM – 11 PM
• Overnight Sleep Shifts: 11 PM – 7 AM

Weekend availability is preferred. Exact shift times and scheduling arrangements may vary.

Pay Rates:

• Waking Hours: $18 per hour
• Overnight Sleep Shifts: $11 per hour

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week.
• *$1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Available for eligible Direct Support Professionals.
• Flexible Scheduling: Part-time opportunities with the potential to grow into full-time hours based on your availability and client needs.
• Paid Training: Gain valuable skills and opportunities for career development.
• Health Benefits: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation time and paid time off.
• Meaningful Work: Make a difference by helping individuals build independence and achieve personal goals.
• Veteran-Friendly Employer: We welcome veterans, active military members, and military spouses and value the experience and skills they bring to our team.

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll provide individualized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, helping them live as independently as possible.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, personal care, grooming, and hygiene.
• Encouraging participation in social and community activities, such as shopping and local events.
• Helping individuals achieve personal goals and celebrating their progress.
• Promoting individual choice, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Following individualized support plans and documenting care, activities, and progress.
• Communicating with team members to ensure consistent, quality support.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a valid Ohio driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• Maintain current auto insurance and provide proof of coverage (as a primary or secondary policyholder).
• Successfully complete a background check and all required training.
• Be able to work safely and respectfully in individuals' homes and communities.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are a plus but are not required:

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism.
• Familiarity with implementing Individual Service Plans (ISPs) or individualized support plans.
• Experience using behavior-support strategies, including redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modifications.

*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.

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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.