Direct Support Professional - DSP

About the role

Bring your skills into a more personal setting—where your support can truly be felt. At BAYADA, our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide one-on-one care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build confidence, strengthen everyday skills, and live more independently in the comfort of their own homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily routines and personal care
• Help individuals build life skills and maintain independence
• Offer encouragement, consistency, and meaningful companionship
• Support engagement at home and within the community

Requirements

• At least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• A high school diploma or equivalent (18+)
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and locations
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to activities
• Willingness to travel between clients within your assigned area

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
• At least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and locations
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to activities
• Willingness to travel between clients within your assigned area

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and support services
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits

• Weekly pay for reliability and peace of mind
• Flexible scheduling designed around your life
• Short commutes—we match you with clients close to home
• A supportive environment with the tools you need to succeed
• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• 24/7 clinical support whenever you need guidance

Pay

• Up to $18 per hour

Schedule

• Mondays and Wednesdays 6am-12pm
• Short commute times—we aim to place you within 30 minutes of home
• Mileage reimbursement options available

Benefits

• Compliance with all state/local mandates
• Accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider
• Recognized for excellence: 3.8 rating on Indeed & Glassdoor
• Newsweek’s Greatest Workplace (Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity)
• Forbes Best Employers for Veterans

Company Information

• BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability
• Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here
• BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers
• Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities