Direct Support Professional
Help at Home2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
Help at Home is hiring a Direct Support Professional to join their team in Poplarville, MS. The role involves providing one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.
About the Role
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support individuals with daily living skills, encourage participation in social and community activities, help achieve personal goals, promote independence, document care and progress, and communicate with team members for quality support.
About You
Required:
- 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
- Ability to work safely and respectfully in clients' homes and communities
- Compassion, reliability, and a desire to make a positive impact
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism
- Experience using foundational behavior-support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification
Benefits
- Flexible schedules that fit your life
- Competitive pay - starting at a minimum of $12/hour
- 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
Help at Home
In our 50 year history, Help at Home has provided care for individuals, helping them to remain independent and able to live their best lives in their own homes. Our clients have always been like family. As the leading national provider of high-quality, relationship-based home care for seniors and people living with disabilities, we’re uniquely positioned as the home care company of choice. Our person-centered home care services create Great Days and Meaningful Moments for individuals, while also driving high-quality, low-cost outcomes. We provide in-home, community-based care in 11 states and 200+ locations with the help of 60,000 highly trained, compassionate caregivers who have relationships with 70,000+ clients.
Poplarville, MS