Direct Support Professional

About Help at Home

Help at Home is actively recruiting compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within their homes and local communities. Join the leading provider of in-home care for seniors and individuals with disabilities, where your role makes a meaningful difference.

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible work schedules tailored to fit your lifestyle.
• Competitive hourly wages ranging from $13 to $15, dependent on care type.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• Access to health benefits, paid time off, and potential cash bonuses.
• Meaningful work that fosters dignity and independence for clients.
• Benefiting from over four decades of trusted care experience.
• Veteran-friendly employer valuing service and skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, personal care (e.g., grooming, hygiene), and transportation assistance.
• Encourage and assist participation in social and community engagements like shopping and events.
• Support clients in achieving personal goals and acknowledge their progress.
• Promote client choice, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care, activities, and client progress.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure consistent, quality support.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass required background checks and complete all mandatory training.
• Hold a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, and provide proof of insurance.
• Demonstrate the ability to work safely and respectfully within clients’ homes and communities.
• Exhibit compassion, dependability, and commitment to positively impacting lives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism.
• Familiarity with implementing Individual Activity Support Plans (ASP) and Plans of Service and Supports (PSS).
• Knowledge of behavior support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modifications.

Additional Information

All caregivers must meet state-specific background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, leave policies, and bonuses are subject to variation by state and location; full details will be provided during the interview process.

Data Security and Privacy

Help at Home is committed to safeguarding your personal data during recruitment, complying with relevant regulations such as HIPAA and SOX. Personal information collected is exclusively used for employment evaluation and is protected against unauthorized access or disclosure. Applicants consent to these measures upon submission. Employees must adhere to strict data protection policies to ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.