Direct Support Professional (DSP)

BAYADA Home Health Care•Raleigh, NC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work one-on-one with children, teens, and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in home and community settings in Wake, Durham, Chatham, and Orange Counties. DSPs serve as trusted companions and mentors, supporting clients as they work toward greater independence and fuller lives. The role is described as a part-time opportunity with flexible scheduling and various shifts. The employer aims to match opportunities within approximately 30 minutes of the employee’s home. Pay is $16 per hour, with weekly pay and possible mileage reimbursement. A $500 sign-on bonus is earned in milestones: $100 after onboarding and orientation, $100 after the first 40 hours worked, and $300 after 100 hours worked. BAYADA offers training, scholarship and development opportunities, and career advancement opportunities, including an Advance to LPN Program and a Nursing Residency Program. The company describes a stable, supportive team environment with around-the-clock clinical support. Benefits listed include possible health insurance coverage, education and development resources, recognition programs, referral bonuses, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, and an employee assistance program. BAYADA states that it is an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider and complies with applicable state and local mandates. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without discrimination based on protected status.

Requirements

One year of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; training may be available through the apprentice program for applicants without this experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to provide clients with transportation to appointments, errands, and community outings.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician (BT), paraprofessional, teacher, or teaching assistant is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care assistance, including dressing and grooming.
Transport clients to appointments, errands, and community outings.
Spend time participating in clients’ favorite hobbies and activities.
Assist with everyday tasks such as meal preparation.
Participate in community integration activities.
Support clients as they work toward greater independence.

Benefits

Possibility of medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with FSA and HSA options.
Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training.
Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
Stable and supportive work environment with around-the-clock clinical support and a team environment.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Career advancement opportunities, including an Advance to LPN Program and a Nursing Residency Program.
$500 sign-on bonus paid in milestones.
Weekly pay.
Possible mileage reimbursement.