Direct Support Professional

BAYADA Home Health Care • Winston-Salem, NC

22d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide one-on-one, relationship-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. The role focuses on helping individuals build confidence, strengthen everyday and life skills, and live as independently as possible. Professionals also support engagement at home and in the community. The position offers flexible scheduling across a variety of shifts and locations, with client placements intended to keep commutes within about 30 minutes of home. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour, with weekly pay and 24/7 clinical support.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent; applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and locations.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to activities.
• Willingness to travel between clients within the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily routines and personal care.
• Help individuals build life skills and maintain independence.
• Offer encouragement, consistency, and meaningful companionship.
• Support individuals' engagement at home and in the community.
• Drive clients to activities.
• Travel between clients within the assigned area.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Client placements close to home, with commute times targeted at 30 minutes or less.
• A supportive environment with tools needed to succeed.
• Scholarships and career growth opportunities.
• Stable, long-term opportunity.
• Paid time off.
• 24/7 clinical support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED