Compassionate Direct Support Professional - Flexible Hours

Help at Home; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,000

Health benefits

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid training and career development

Job summary

Help at Home is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide one-on-one care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.

You will assist with daily living, encourage independence, and document progress while following individualized plans. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires, with flexible schedules and benefits that support your career in care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a state-approved training program
• Demonstrated competency and a passing score on the required written competency test

Responsibilities

• Read, understanding, and following each individual’s Individual Support Plan
• Reporting updates, progress, and concerns to the IDD Program Specialist
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a state-approved training program

Demonstrated competency and a passing score on the required written competency test

Job description

Help at Home is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide one-on-one care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.

You will assist with daily living, encourage independence, and document progress while following individualized plans. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires, with flexible schedules and benefits that support your career in care.