Direct Care Support Professional / Flexible Weekend hours

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Join Help at Home and make a real difference in your community!

High school grad looking to start a meaningful career

College student needing to work around your class schedule

Have availability evenings and weekends

Help at Home is hiring caring and dependable people to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.

Flexible schedules that fit your life

• Competitive pay — starting at a minimum of $17/hour (can vary based on type of care)
• Paid orientation and career growth opportunities
• Health benefits, paid time off
• Work that truly matters — helping people live with dignity and independence
• 50+ years of trusted care experience
• Veteran-friendly employer — we value your service and skills

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.

Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e. grooming, hygiene etc.), Encouraging participation in social and community activities – shopping, social events etc.

Helping individuals achieve personal goals and celebrating progress

Accurately documenting care, activities, and progress

Communicating with team members to ensure consistent, quality support

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful background check and required training

At least 18 years old

Ability to work safely and respectfully in clients’ homes and communities

Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism, including implementing Person-Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISPs), high risk plans, and behavior support plans

Experience using foundational behavior support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification.

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. 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.