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Direct Support Personnel / DSP / Special Needs Caregiver

$18 per hour

BAYADA Pediatrics

Job Description

Job Description

Join BAYADA Home Health and Make a Difference in Your Community

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking Direct Support Professional / DSP / Special Needs Caregiver to join the team in Luzerne County and Lackawanna County, PA. BAYADA’s Direct Support Professional / DSP / Special Needs Caregivers 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.

Locations We’re Hiring : Wilkes Barre, Pittston, Scranton, and all over Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties!

Type: Part-Time Days, Evenings, and Weekends

Pay: Weekly; $18 per hour

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Direct Support Professional / DSP / Special Needs Caregiver:

  • 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
  • Take clients into the community for errands and activities

Compensation & Schedule:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Flexible scheduling (part-time, various shifts)
  • Short commute times (we try to match opportunities near your home)
  • Mileage reimbursement

Benefits You’ll Love as a Direct Support Professional / DSP / Special Needs Caregiver:

  • 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 Our Direct Support Professional / DSP / Special Needs Caregivers:

  • One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities
  • High school diploma or equivalent

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!

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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