Direct Support Pro | Flexible Hours & $1K Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Help at Home is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities in Pittsburgh.

You will help clients build daily living skills, promote independence, and support participation in community activities. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and person-centered care, with paid training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet at least one of the following requirements:
• 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

• Reading, 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 seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities in Pittsburgh.

You will help clients build daily living skills, promote independence, and support participation in community activities. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and person-centered care, with paid training and benefits.