Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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 or more years of experience working 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 (GED) required. While we will complete education verification as part of the hiring process, providing a copy of your diploma, GED certificate, or certified/sealed transcripts can help prevent delays if records are difficult to obtain.
• 18 years of age or older
• Willingness to transport clients in your vehicle to/from 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.