Direct Support Professional

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Health benefits

Paid time off

Cash bonuses

Job summary

Help at Home is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. As a DSP, you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and enriching their lives.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay ranging from $13 - $15 an hour, and additional benefits including paid training and health insurance. If you’re compassionate and eager to make a difference, join us to become a hero for your community!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Successful background check and training required.
• Must have valid driver's license with transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Support daily living skills like cooking and cleaning.
• Encourage participation in social and community activities.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication skills

Experience with I/DD and autism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. Pay ranges from $13 - $15 an hour. We offer weekly pay!

Why should you join Help at Home?

• Flexible schedules that fit your life
• Competitive pay - starting pay ranges from $13 - $15/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

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.)
• 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

Eligibility 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
• Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.