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Direct Support Professional - Part-time, Weekends Only

Job in Nesbit, DeSoto County, Mississippi, 38651, USA
Listing for: Help at Home
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Caregiver, Home Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13 - 15 USD Hourly USD 13.00 15.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Nesbit

Help at Home is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Pay ranges from $13 to $15 per hour with weekly pay.

Responsibilities
  • Provide one‑on‑one support to individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community settings, helping them live independently.
  • Support daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (grooming, hygiene) and transportation.
  • Encourage participation in social and community activities such as shopping and social events.
  • Help clients achieve personal goals and celebrate progress.
  • Promote choice, independence and self‑advocacy.
  • Accurately document care, activities and progress.
  • Communicate 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.
  • Must comply with state background screening requirements.
  • Compensation, benefits, time off and bonuses vary by state and location; ask for details at interview.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.
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