Community-Based Direct Support Professional
BAYADA Home Health Care
$18 / hour
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Description
BAYADA is looking for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals who have flexible availability, are able to transport clients for community outings, and share our core value of reliability! Weekend Hours Available!
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking Community-Based Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join the team in Philadelphia, PA. BAYADA’s Community-Based Direct Support Professionals work one-on-one in home and community settings as a companion and mentor for individuals with intellectual or developmental disability to help them reach their full potential. As a member of our team, you will be valued, respected, and heard. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow, and we can’t wait for you to join us.
You will be part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values. We provide an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of others with IDD and offer flexibility in our roles to match your needs. We are part-time and provide flexibility with scheduling through various shift locations and times throughout Philadelphia, PA.
How You’ll Make an Impact as a Community-Based Direct Support Professional:
- Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
- Accompany clients on errands and appointments
- 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 starting at $18+ / hour with a weekly pay schedule
- Flexible scheduling (part-time, various shifts)
- Short commute times (we try to match opportunities within 30 minutes near your home)
- Mileage reimbursement during community outings
Benefits You’ll Love as a Community-Based Direct Support Professional:
- 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 Community-Based Direct Support Professionals:
- One or more years of experience working 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 transport clients to community activities
Thrive in a Culture That Cares:
We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it:
- Rated 3.8 stars on Indeed & Glassdoor
- Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
- Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our support professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!
Locations We’re Hiring: Philadelphia, 19126, 19122, 19123, 19130, 19121
Type: Part-Time, Weekdays, Weekends available
Pay: $18; weekly; based on experience
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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- life insurance
About this role
BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring part-time Community-Based Direct Support Professionals in Philadelphia to work one-on-one with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in home and community settings. The role centers on companionship and mentorship—accompanying clients to appointments and outings, assisting with personal care and daily tasks, and supporting them in activities they enjoy. You'll need at least one year of experience working with IDD populations (though training may be available through their apprentice program), a high school diploma, and your own reliable transportation, since you'll be driving clients to community activities and receiving mileage reimbursement.
The position offers flexibility to match your schedule, with part-time shifts available across various times and locations throughout Philadelphia, all within roughly 30 minutes of your home. Pay starts at $18 per hour with weekly paychecks. Beyond base compensation, BAYADA provides mileage reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays, and access to health insurance options, a 401(k) with company match, and professional development opportunities including free courses and scholarships.
This role suits someone who values direct support work and wants scheduling flexibility without a long commute. BAYADA emphasizes a supportive team environment with clinical backing available around the clock, and they've earned recognition as a top workplace for overall culture, diversity, and veteran employment.
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