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Direct Support ProfessionalHelp at Home • Factoryville, PA, US
Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Help at Home • Factoryville, PA, US
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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

Help at Home is hiring caring and dependable people to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.  We are offering $1,000 sign-on bonus to join our team!

Why you’ll love working with us

  • Flexible schedules that fit your life
  • Competitive pay — starting wages of $18 - $20 / hour (varies based on hours, service type, location, and experience)
  • Paid training and career growth opportunities
  • Health benefits, paid time off, and cash bonuses
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • 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

What you’ll do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities — both at home and in their community — helping them live as independently as possible.

Your work may include :

  • Reading, understanding and following the client’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), and reporting back to the IDD Program Specialist
  • 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 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
  • What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalent; or completion of a state approved training program; or demonstrate skills and receive a passing score on a written competency test
  • Successful background check and required in-service trainings
  • At least 18 years old
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance, inspection and registration
  • Ability to work safely and respectfully in clients’ homes and communities
  • Compassion, reliability, and a desire to make a positive impact
  • $1,000 sign-on bonus is valid for applicants effective 1 / 1 / 2025. Sign-on bonus is paid in two increments : $500 is paid after the caregiver has worked 500 hours from the start date and another $500 is paid out after the caregiver has worked 1,000 hours from the start date. Caregiver must be active at the time of bonus payout and be at a minimum of an 85% electronic visit verification to receive the sign-on bonus. Bonuses will be paid within 30 days of reaching eligibility. New caregivers as well as previous caregivers who have not worked for Help at Home since prior to 1 / 1 / 2024 will be eligible for the bonus. Caregivers transferring from an organization within the Help at Home, LLC portfolio of companies are not eligible to receive the bonus.
  • Data Security and Privacy Statement

    At Help at Home, we prioritize protecting your personal information during the hiring process. We comply with all relevant data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and SOX where applicable. Your data will only be used to assess your employment suitability and won't be shared with unauthorized parties.

    We use strong security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. By submitting your application, you consent to this process. You can access, modify, or request deletion of your data by contacting us.

    Employees must adhere to our data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.

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