Direct Support Professional (DSP)

BAYADA Home Health Care; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 1,515,360 - 2,617,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Short commutes

Supportive environment

Scholarships and career growth

Paid time off

24/7 clinical support

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide one-on-one care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Bedford, PA, Somerset, PA, and surrounding areas. If you have at least one year of experience, you can turn that experience into meaningful, relationship-centered work in clients' homes.

You’ll gain weekly pay, flexible scheduling, short commutes, and opportunities for scholarships and career growth, in a supportive environment with 24/7

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+).
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients.
• Willingness to travel between clients within your 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 engagement at home and within the community.

Skills

Experience with IDD

Reliable transportation

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bring Comfort, Connection, and Care Into Every Home You Serve

Are you driven by building trust, creating stability, and helping others grow? Bring your skills into a more personal setting—where your support can truly be felt.

At BAYADA, our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide one‑on‑one care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build confidence, strengthen everyday skills, and live more independently in the comfort of their own homes.

If you have at least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this is your opportunity to turn that experience into meaningful, relationship‑centered work.

Now Hiring in:

• Bedford, PA
• Somerset, PA
• and surrounding areas!

What You’ll Gain with BAYADA

• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Short commutes—we match you with clients close to home
• A supportive environment with the tools you need to succeed
• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• A stable, long‑term opportunity with a trusted organization
• Paid time off
• 24/7 clinical support whenever you need guidance

Compensation & Schedule

• Up to $19/hr.
• Flexible scheduling with a variety of shifts and locations
  • Mileage reimbursement options available

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to activities
• Willingness to travel between clients within your assigned area

What You’ll Do

• Provide support with daily routines and personal care
• Help individuals build life skills and maintain independence
• Offer encouragement, consistency, and meaningful companionship
• Support engagement at home and within the community

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.