Direct Support Professional

Help at Home; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Help at Home is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. You will work one-on-one to help clients live as independently as possible.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, promoting participation in community events, and documenting progress. A high school diploma is required, along with a background check and required training. Valid driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful background check and required training.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities in homes and communities.
• Assist with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, personal care, and transportation.
• Encourage participation in social and community activities.
• Promote choice, independence and self-advocacy.
• Accurately document care, activities, and progress; communicate with the team to ensure quality support.
• Be respectful and safe while working in clients' homes and communities.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Excellent communication

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Join Help at Home and make a real difference in your community!

Are you a...

• High school grad looking to start a meaningful career
• College student needing to work around your class schedule
• Have availability evenings and weekends

Help at Home is hiring caring and dependable people to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible schedules that fit your life
• Competitive pay — starting at a minimum of $17/hour (can vary based on type of care)
• Paid orientation and career growth opportunities
• Health benefits, paid time off
• Work that truly matters — helping people live with dignity and independence
• 50+ years of trusted care experience
• Veteran-friendly employer — we value your service and skills

What you’ll do

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 – shopping, social events etc.
• Helping individuals 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

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful background check and required training
• At least 18 years old
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism, including implementing Person‑Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISPs), high risk plans, and behavior support plans
• Experience using foundational behavior support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification.