Direct Support Professional

Overview

Help at Home is currently recruiting compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oakland, MS. As a leading provider of in-home care to seniors and individuals with disabilities, Help at Home offers not only meaningful work but also competitive compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities including cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, grooming, and transportation.
• Encourage and support participation in community and social events such as shopping and gatherings.
• Help individuals achieve their personal goals and celebrate their progress.
• Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy among clients.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, activities engaged in, and progress made.
• Communicate effectively with team members to deliver consistent and quality support.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass background checks and complete required training.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance (primary or secondary) required.
• Ability to work safely and respectfully in clients’ homes and community environments.
• Compassion, reliability, and a strong desire to positively impact others’ lives.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) or autism.
• Familiarity with implementing Individual Activity Support Plans and Plans of Service and Supports.
• Knowledge of foundational behavior-support techniques such as redirection, visual prompts, and environmental adaptations.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Flexible schedules tailored to your lifestyle.
• Competitive hourly pay between $13 and $15, varying by type of care.
• Weekly pay cycles for financial convenience.
• Paid training sessions and opportunities for career advancement.
• Health insurance, paid time off, and cash bonus incentives.
• Experience of a veteran-friendly employer that values your service.

Additional Information

Caregivers must meet state-specific background checks. Compensation, benefits, time off, and bonuses differ by location and will be clarified during the interview. Help at Home is committed to protecting applicant data, adhering to data privacy laws such as HIPAA and SOX. Personal information collected during recruitment is secured and only used for hiring purposes. Applicants consent to this data process by submitting their application and can request data access, correction, or deletion.