DSP / Community Support Worker

About the Role

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Community Support Workers to join the team in Erie County, PA. DSPs work one-on-one in home and community settings supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to help them reach their goals and fullest potential. The majority of shifts are daytime Monday through Friday, with work available throughout Erie County in locations such as Erie, Fairview, Girard, Waterford, Edinboro, Lake City, and more. BAYADA values compassion, excellence, and reliability, and seeks DSPs committed to those values.

Compensation & Schedule

• Competitive pay rates with weekly pay schedule ($19.50/hour +)
• Paid trainings and a 1-day paid orientation
• Flexible scheduling: part-time, daytime hours, various shifts, mainly Monday–Friday day shifts
• Short commute times – opportunities matched within 30 minutes of your home
• Weekly mileage reimbursement
• Locations: Erie, Fairview, Lake City, Girard, Waterford, Edinboro
• Shifts: part-time, mornings, day shifts, weekdays, flexible, Monday–Friday

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday tasks such as meal preparation
• Spend time on the client's favorite hobbies and activities
• Support the client's goals toward independence in the home and community
• Accompany clients on errands and appointments
• Participate in community integration activities focused on socialization

Benefits

• Health insurance options: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA
• Education & development: scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, on-the-job training
• Recognition & rewards: recognition programs, referral bonuses
• Positive work environment: stable, supportive, with around-the-clock clinical support and a caring team culture
• Paid time off: PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• One year experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• High school diploma or equivalent (must be 18+)
• Ability to transport clients to community activities

Culture & Values

BAYADA puts employee well-being first, fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. The organization is rated 3.8 stars on Indeed and Glassdoor, recognized as a Newsweek Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, and Diversity, and named a Forbes Best Employer for Veterans.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state and local mandates and is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.