Direct Support Professional (DSP)

BAYADA Home Health Care • Raleigh, NC

5h

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 across Wake, Durham, Chatham, and Orange Counties. DSPs serve as trusted companions and mentors, helping clients work toward fuller, more independent lives. The role offers flexible, part-time scheduling and may suit people with backgrounds such as registered behavioral technician, behavioral technician, paraprofessional, or teacher/teaching assistant. Training may be available through an apprentice program for applicants without the required experience.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; training may be available through an 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 and from appointments, errands, and community outings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician (BT), paraprofessional, teacher, or teaching assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance, including dressing and grooming.
• Transport clients to and from appointments, errands, and community outings.
• Spend time with clients engaging in their favorite hobbies and activities.
• Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation.
• Participate in community integration activities.

Benefits

• Possibility of medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (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 caring team environment.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Options for mileage reimbursement.
• $500 sign-on bonus paid in milestones: $100 after onboarding and orientation, $100 after the first 40 hours worked, and $300 after 100 hours worked.
• Career advancement opportunities, including an Advance to LPN Program and Nursing Residency Program.

What This Job Offers

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