Direct Support Professional (DSP)

bayada; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Education & Development opportunities

Recognition & Rewards programs

Stable team environment

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match; life ins.

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Jacksonville, FL. Join a compassionate team that helps individuals live independently and engage in meaningful activities.

This role focuses on personal care, transportation, and community participation, with a supportive work environment. We offer flexible, part-time schedules, weekly pay, and benefits including health insurance options, education opportunities, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• One year experience working or volunteering with intellectual and development disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 18+ years old.
• Ability to provide clients with transportation to and from appointments, errands and community outings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
• Provide clients with transportation on errands, appointments and community outings
• Spend time on the client's favorite hobbies and activities
• Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation
• Participate in community integration activities

Skills

Transportation to appointments

Personal care assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll do more than provide care. You'll empower individuals to live independently, achieve their goals, and experience meaningful connections. If you're compassionate, dependable, and looking for a career with purpose, we want to meet you.

We are currently hiring multiple Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in the following areas:

• Jacksonville
• Hubert
• Maple Hill
• Trenton

How You'll Make an Impact as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

• Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
• Provide clients with transportation on errands, appointments and community outings
• Spend time on the client's favorite hobbies and activities
• Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation
• Participate in community integration activities

Compensation & Schedule:

• Competitive pay rates and weekly pay!
• Flexible scheduling (part-time, various shifts)
• Short commute times (we try to match opportunities within 30 minutes near your home)
• Pay Rate: $16/hr.

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

• Possibility of Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
• Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
• Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a team environment that cares
• Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
• Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications for Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP):

• One year experience working or volunteering 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 (18+)
• Ability to provide clients with transportation to and from appointments, errands and community outings

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

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.