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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Open 30d posting dated 3 weeks ago

Join BAYADA as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Make A Difference Today!

Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life every day? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), helping them thrive at home and in their communities. Through encouragement, guidance, and compassionate care, you’ll empower people to build independence, develop new skills, and live fulfilling, purposeful lives.

We are urgently hiring multiple Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in the following areas:
  • Wilmington, Leland, Winnabow, Wallace and surrounding towns!

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

  • Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
  • Provide clients with transportation on errands, appointments and community outings
  • Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities
  • Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation
  • Participate in community integration activities

Compensation & Schedule:

  • Competitive pay rates and weekly pay!
  • Flexible scheduling (part-time, various shifts)
  • Short commute times (we try to match opportunities within 30 minutes near your home)
  • Pay: $16/hr.

Benefits You’ll Love as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

  • Possibility of Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
  • Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
  • Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
  • Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a team environment that cares
  • Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
  • Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications for Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP):

  • One year experience working or volunteering with intellectual and development disabilities
    • If you do not have this experience, training may be available through our apprentice program
  • High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
  • Ability to provide clients with transportation to and from appointments, errands and community outings

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct Support Professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

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. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Location

  • This position requires that you be at least 18 years of age. Do you meet this requirement? choose one
  • Are you authorized to work in the United States? choose one
  • Are you a family member or friend that will be providing services to a current or prospective BAYADA Client(s)? choose one
  • Do you currently live in the area or plan to relocate within the next 90 days? choose one
  • Tell me about your experience as a caregiver, please select the option that most relates to your experience. choose one
  • Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? choose one
  • Inquiries regarding driver’s licensure and willingness to provide transportation services will not prevent employment with BAYADA but shall only be used with respect to and may impact placements with clients requesting such services. The provision of community-based services may require staff to transport clients using their own vehicles. Are you comfortable with this responsibility? choose one
  • I verify that all information provided about my background, education, licensure, employment history, and skills is true, complete, and correct. I authorize BAYADA Home Health Care to independently verify any information provided by me in the hiring process and if hired, throughout my employment. BAYADA may specifically contact any reference, learning institution, current or previous employer of mine whether disclosed in my employment application or not. I understand that any offer of employment may be withdrawn or terminated if discrepancies are found. choose one

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