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Community-Based Direct Support Professional

Erie, PA 16508 | 42.098625418 | -80.091849946

$19.50+/hr | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Daylight Hours | Flexible Scheduling

Looking for meaningful work with a schedule that fits your life? BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Community-Based Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) throughout Erie County to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you'll help people build independence, participate in their communities, and achieve personal goals while forming meaningful relationships along the way.

Why Candidates Choose BAYADA:

  • Starting pay of $19.50+/hour
  • Weekly pay
  • Paid training and paid 1-day orientation
  • Flexible daytime schedules
  • Monday-Friday opportunities available
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Work close to home (we strive to match you within 30 minutes of where you live)
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Community-Based DSP, you will:

  • Support individuals with daily living activities
  • Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and community activities
  • Encourage independence and skill development
  • Participate in hobbies, recreation, and social activities
  • Build meaningful relationships while helping individuals reach their personal goals

Pay & Scheduling

  • $19.50+/hour
  • Weekly pay
  • Part-time opportunities with the ability to build additional hours
  • Daytime and weekday schedules available
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities available throughout Erie County

Current service areas include: Erie, Harborcreek, Wesleyville, Fairview, Girard, Lake City, North East, Waterford, and Edinboro.

Benefits

Eligible employees may enjoy:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Unlimited referral bonuses - refer a friend, earn $!
  • Scholarship and professional development opportunities
  • Ongoing paid training

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to transport clients to community activities
  • Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred

Join a Team That Values You

At BAYADA, you'll join a team that recognizes your contributions, supports your growth, and values the difference you make every day.Apply today and start building a rewarding career helping others achieve greater independence.

 

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.

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