Direct Support Professional (Special Needs)

BAYADA Home Health Care; Fayette, Columbia Township (MO, MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Short commute time

Scholarship programs

Paid time off

On-call clinical support

Stable working environment

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Fayette, MO is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides / Direct Support Professionals to support clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their own homes. You’ll provide person-centered care and help families maintain independence.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of verifiable experience with ID/DD and can work independently in a client’s home. We offer weekly pay, flexible scheduling, short commute times, ongoing support, and a stable

Qualifications

• At least one year of verifiable experience with individuals who have ID/DD.
• Ability to work independently in a client’s home/community.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to clients in their homes.
• Support mental/behavioral health needs of individuals with ID/DD.

Skills

IDD experience

Job description

Would you like to give compassionate care to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the comfort of their own homes? To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of verifiable work experience with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.

We have current Home Health Aide / Habilitation Technician / Direct Support Professional openings in the following locations:

• Columbia, MO (and surrounding areas)
• Jefferson City, MO (and surrounding areas)
• Fayette, MO (and surrounding areas)

BAYADA offers Direct Support Professionals:

• Weekly pay ($19 per hour)
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Short commute times – we try to match you to opportunities near your home
• Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job
• Scholarship programs
• A stable working environment – we invest in our care team
• Paid time off
• 24 / 7 on call clinical manager support

Job Responsibilities of a Home Care Direct Support Professional:

• Passion for providing mental/behavioral health care to individuals with ID/DD
• Ability to work independently in a client’s home/community

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct Support Professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence.

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.