Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Join Help at Home as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference in your community. You will provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live safely, independently, and with dignity in their homes and communities.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will help individuals build daily living skills, participate in their communities, and work toward their personal goals.

Responsibilities may include:

• Reading, understanding, and following each individual's Individual Support Plan
• Reporting updates, progress, and concerns to the IDD Program Specialist
• Assisting with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, grooming, hygiene, and transportation
• Encouraging participation in shopping, social events, appointments, and other community activities
• Supporting individuals as they work toward personal goals and greater independence
• Promoting personal choice, self-advocacy, dignity, and respect
• Accurately documenting services, activities, and progress
• Communicating with team members to provide consistent, high-quality support

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet at least one of the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a state-approved training program
• Demonstrated competency and a passing score on the required written competency test

Candidates must also have:

• The ability to successfully complete required background checks and in-service training
• A valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation with proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and inspection
• The ability to provide safe and respectful support in individuals' homes and communities
• Compassion, reliability, and a commitment to helping others

For more than 50 years, Help at Home has provided trusted, person-centered care in local communities. Our Direct Support Professionals help individuals live more independently while building meaningful careers in care.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We value the experience, dependability, and skills you bring to our team.

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.

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.