Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Health Care

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.

Competitive pay: $18-$20 per hour

• Relevant direct support, caregiving, or healthcare experience is considered when determining your starting rate within the posted range
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. *Flexible scheduling options
• Paid training and career development opportunities
• Health benefits, paid time off, and additional cash bonus opportunities for eligible employees
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel

Your exact starting rate may also vary based on the type of support provided, assigned schedule, and work location.

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

Reading, understanding, and following each individual’s Individual Support Plan

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

The ability to successfully complete required background checks and in-service training

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

Why Help at Home?

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. New Hire Milestone Bonus: The $1,000 new hire milestone bonus is valid for caregivers that start on 6/22/2026 or later. This new hire bonus is paid in 8 increments, with the total accumulated $1,000 paid out after the caregiver has worked 1,000 hours from the start date. Caregivers must be active and must use electronic visit verification for hours to accumulate toward payout milestones. Caregivers transferring from an organization within the Help at Home, LLC portfolio of companies are not eligible to receive the bonus. 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.

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.