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Direct Support Professional - IDD

BAYADA Home Health Care • Plum, PA 15239 • Posted 3 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Entry Level

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As a Direct Support Professional for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, you will work one-on-one in home and community settings to provide companionship and mentorship, helping them reach their full potential. This role involves personal care assistance, accompanying clients on errands and appointments, participating in community integration activities, and assisting with everyday tasks.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

Required

  • One year experience working with I/DD individuals (training available through our apprentice program if not already experienced)
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Full Job Description

Do meaningful work in your community. BAYADA work one-on-one in home and community settings as a companion and mentor for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to help them reach their full potential.

We have job openings in the following locations:

+ Highland Park, PA

+ Plum,PA

**BAYADA offers DSPs the following benefits** **:**

+ Paid Clearances, Training and Orientation

+ Weekly pay, PTO

+ Flexible scheduling and short commute times

+ Positive and stable work environment and the tools you need to do your job

+ Reward and Recognition programs

+ 24/7 on call clinical manager support

**Job Responsibilities for DSPs**

+ You will provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)

+ You will accompany clients on errands and appointments

+ You will spend time on the client's favorite hobbies and activities

+ You will assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation

+ You will participate in community integration activities

**Qualifications for DSPs:**

+ One year experience working with I/DD individuals; If you do not have this experience, training is available through our apprentice program

+ High school diploma or equivalent

**What happens after you apply:**

+ You will receive an email confirming receipt of your inquiry

+ The recruiter will reach out via email or phone to schedule an in-person or zoom interview

+ Next steps will be outlined clearly after your successful interview

BAYADA was Awarded Forbes Best Employer for Women 2020

BAYADA was Voted Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2018 & 2019

**As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.**

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.