Direct Support Professional / DSP

BAYADA Home Health Care; Cedar Run (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Scholarships & training

Bonuses & referrals

24/7 clinical team

Paid time off

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Pennsylvania locations including Jersey Shore, Lock Haven, Williamsport, and nearby areas. You’ll build meaningful one-on-one connections with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, offering compassionate companionship and support for independence.

Flexible part-time schedules with shifts close to home and a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+).
• Reliable transportation to support client needs.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hobbies, activities, and meaningful moments.
• Support daily living tasks and routines.
• Encourage community engagement and social connection.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Provide transportation for appointments and outings.

Skills

Experience with I/DD

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Flexible Schedule. Meaningful Work. Life-Changing Impact.
Are you ready to turn your compassion into something bigger? At BAYADA, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a purpose. Every day, you’ll build meaningful one-on-one connections, supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities as a trusted companion and champion for their independence.

Flexible Schedule. Meaningful Work. Life-Changing Impact.
Are you ready to turn your compassion into something bigger? At BAYADA, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a purpose. Every day, you’ll build meaningful one-on-one connections, supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities as a trusted companion and champion for their independence.
We’re hiring Direct Support Professionals / DSPs in Jersey Shore, Lock Haven, Williamsport, and more!

Why BAYADA?

• Make a real difference—in your clients\' lives and your own
• Flexible schedules that fit your lifestyle
• Part-time roles with growth up to 40 hours/week
• Work close to home with convenient shifts
• A people-first culture built on respect, compassion, and support

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Direct Support Professional / DSP:

• Engage in hobbies, activities, and meaningful moments
• Support daily living tasks like meal prep and routines
• Encourage community engagement and social connection
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Provide transportation for appointments and outings

Compensation & Flexibility

• $17.50 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Flexible part-time schedules (multiple shift options)
• Short commutes (typically within 30 minutes of home)
• Mileage reimbursement options

Benefits for Direct Support Professionals / DSP:

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options)
• Career growth (scholarships, paid training, development programs)
• Recognition & rewards (bonuses, referral programs)
• Support you can count on (24/7 clinical team + strong team culture)
• Paid time off & holidays
• 401(k) + company match & employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What You Bring as a Direct Support Professional / DSP:

• Experience supporting individuals with I\/DD
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
• Reliable transportation to support client needs

Don’t just find a job. Find your purpose as a Direct Support Professional / DSP. This description retains protected content and is meant for formatting validation. As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. 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.