Special Needs Caregiver / DSP

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Blairsville, Indiana (Indiana County, PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay + PTO

Paid Training, Orientation, and Clear 

Starting Pay: $18.00/hr, up to $19.00

Flexible Scheduling and Short Commutes

Career Growth and Advancement

Scholarship and Employee Recognition

Supportive Team Environment

24/7 Clinical and On-Call Support

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Special Needs Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Indiana, PA to provide one-on-one support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help clients live safely and independently at home and in the community.

Whether you are experienced or starting your career, BAYADA offers paid training, orientation, and clearances, plus a starting wage of $18.00/hr to $19.00/hr based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Compassionate, reliable, and motivated individuals
• Experience supporting individuals with special needs / intellectual / developmental disabilities preferred, but not required
• No experience? We provide paid training!

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships through companionship and engagement
• Assist with daily routines and life skills development
• Support participation in hobbies, recreation, and community activities
• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and outings
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social connections
• Provide light meal preparation and household assistance as needed

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Motivated

Experience with I/DD (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a real impact? Join BAYADA Home Health Care as a Special Needs Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) and provide one-on-one support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Help individuals build independence, achieve personal goals, and participate fully in their homes and communities.

Whether you're an experienced caregiver or just starting your career, BAYADA provides the training and support you need to succeed.

Why You'll Love Working at BAYADA:

• Weekly Pay + Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Training, Orientation, and Clearances
• Starting Pay: $18.00/hr., up to $19.00/hr. based on experience
• Flexible Scheduling and Short Commutes
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Scholarship and Employee Recognition Programs
• Supportive Team Environment that Values You
• 24/7 Clinical and On-Call Support

Now Hiring Special Needs Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSP) In:

Indiana, PA and surrounding communities

What You'll Do:

As a Special Needs Caregiver / DSP, you'll provide personalized support that helps clients live safely and independently:

• Build meaningful relationships through companionship and engagement
• Assist with daily routines and life skills development
• Support participation in hobbies, recreation, and community activities
• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and outings
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social connections
• Provide light meal preparation and household assistance as needed

What We're Looking For In Our Special Needs Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSP):

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Compassionate, reliable, and motivated individuals
• Experience supporting individuals with special needs / intellectual / developmental disabilities preferred, but not required
• No experience? No problem. We provide paid training!

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.