Direct Support Professional

Help at Home; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Paid training

Health benefits

Paid time off

Bonuses

Meaningful work

Veteran-friendly employer

Job summary

Help at Home in Tupelo, Mississippi is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide one-on-one in-home care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Starting pay ranges from $13 to $15 per hour with weekly pay, flexible schedules, paid training, health benefits, and career growth opportunities.

As a DSP, you’ll assist with daily living skills, transportation, and community participation, documenting progress and collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Compassion, reliability, and a desire to make a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities at home.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, grooming, and transportation.
• Document care, activities, and progress.
• Communicate with the care team to ensure quality support.
• Promote independence and person-centered care.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

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

Become a Help at Home Hero TODAY!

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 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

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.

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.

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