Direct Support Professional Flexible Schedule $1K Sign-On

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,000

Flexible scheduling

Paid training and career development

Health benefits and PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Help at Home is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one‑on‑one support to individuals with developmental disabilities in homes and communities. You will help clients live safely, independently, and with dignity while following each Person’s Support Plan.

The role offers competitive hourly pay of $18–$20, a $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, flexible scheduling, paid training, and benefits. Must be 18+, have a HS diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-approved training program or demonstrated competency on required 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 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.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Commitment to helping others

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved training program

Competency test

Driver's license

Job description

Help at Home is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one‑on‑one support to individuals with developmental disabilities in homes and communities. You will help clients live safely, independently, and with dignity while following each Person’s Support Plan.

The role offers competitive hourly pay of $18–$20, a $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, flexible scheduling, paid training, and benefits. Must be 18+, have a HS diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license.