Direct Support Professional
Help at Home
Date: 1 hour ago
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Contract type: Full time
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Join Help at Home and make a real difference in your community!
Are you a...
Why you’ll love working with us
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
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.
Join Help at Home and make a real difference in your community!
Are you a...
- High school grad looking to start a meaningful career
- College student needing to work around your class schedule
- Have availability evenings and weekends
Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible schedules that fit your life
- Competitive pay — starting at a minimum of $17/hour (can vary based on type of care)
- Paid orientation and career growth opportunities
- Health benefits, paid time off
- Work that truly matters — helping people live with dignity and independence
- 50+ 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.), or transportation
- Encouraging participation in social and community activities – shopping, social events etc.
- Helping individuals 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful background check and required training
- At least 18 years old
- 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
- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism, including implementing Person-Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISPs), high risk plans, and behavior support plans
- Experience using foundational behavior support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification.
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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