Direct Support Professional

Help at Home•Jackson, MS

5d•$12

About The Position

Help at Home is hiring Direct Support Professionals in your community TODAY! Help at Home is hiring caring and dependable caregivers to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Start your career with the nation’s leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone in your community. Why should you join Help at Home? Flexible schedules that fit your life Competitive pay - starting at a minimum of $12/hour (can vary based on type of care) Paid training and career growth opportunities Health benefits, paid time off, and cash bonuses Work that truly matters - helping people live with dignity and independence 40+ years of trusted care experience Veteran-friendly employer - we value your service and skills Become a Help at Home Hero TODAY! 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. Your work may include: Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e. grooming, hygiene, etc.), or transportation Encouraging participation in social and community activities such as shopping, social events, etc. Helping people achieve personal goals and celebrating progress Promoting choice, independence, and self-advocacy Accurately documenting care, activities, and progress Communicating with team members to ensure consistent, quality support

Requirements

At least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent
Successful background check and required training
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance (primary or secondary)
Ability to work safely and respectfully in clients’ homes and communities
Compassion, reliability, and a desire to make a positive impact

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism, including implementing Individual Activity Support Plans (ASP) and Plans of Service and Supports (PSS).
Experience using foundational behavior-support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification.

Responsibilities

Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e. grooming, hygiene, etc.), or transportation
Encouraging participation in social and community activities such as shopping, social events, etc.
Helping people achieve personal goals and celebrating progress
Promoting choice, independence, and self-advocacy
Accurately documenting care, activities, and progress
Communicating with team members to ensure consistent, quality support

Benefits

Flexible schedules that fit your life
Competitive pay - starting at a minimum of $12/hour (can vary based on type of care)
Paid training and career growth opportunities
Health benefits, paid time off, and cash bonuses
Work that truly matters - helping people live with dignity and independence
40+ years of trusted care experience
Veteran-friendly employer - we value your service and skills

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