Direct Support Professional (DSP)

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescriptions

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarships and free training

Employee recognition

24/7 clinical support

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in the Asheville area. You will provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build independence and confidence.

Enjoy flexible part-time schedules with a $18/hr pay rate and opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment with 24/7 clinical backup.

Qualifications

• Experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• High school diploma or GED required; education verification may occur.
• Age 18 or older with reliable transportation to accompany clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to participate in community activities and events.
• Provide encouragement, mentorship, and companionship.
• Support personal care, including dressing and grooming.
• Transport clients to appointments and community outings.
• Promote independence and help clients reach their goals.

Skills

Experience with IDD

Reliable transportation

Driver

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$500 Sign on Bonus Buncombe and McDowell counties!
*Bonus paid in full after successfully completing 100 hours of work.

Make a Difference Every Day. Build a Career That Matters.

Your care has the power to change lives. At BAYADA, you'll see that impact from day one.

Join BAYADA as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference every day. You'll provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build confidence, gain independence, and achieve goals they never thought possible. This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to create lasting connections, celebrate life-changing milestones, and be the reason someone has a brighter day.

We are currently hiring Direct Support Professionals in the following areas:

• Asheville
• Candler
• Black Mountain
• Leicester

What You'll Do As A Direct Support Professional (DSP):

• Help individuals participate in community activities and social events
• Provide encouragement, mentorship, and meaningful companionship
• Support personal care needs, including dressing and grooming
• Transport clients to appointments, errands, and community outings
• Empower individuals to reach their goals and live as independently as possible

Pay & Schedule for Direct Support Professionals (DSP):

• Earn up to $18/hr
• Flexible part-time schedules
• Multiple shifts available
• Work close to home

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

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, and HSA options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth opportunities, scholarships, and free training programs
• Employee recognition and referral bonus programs
• Supportive team environment with 24/7 clinical support

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
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to appointments and activities
  

Why Choose BAYADA?

At BAYADA, you're more than an employee—you're part of a team that values compassion, respect, inclusion, and belonging. We're proud to be recognized by Newsweek and Forbes as a top employer and remain committed to investing in the success and growth of our employees.

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

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.