Direct Support Professional

BAYADA Home Health Care·New Castle, Delaware

$18 - $18/hrUnknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 29 days ago

Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional · $18 - $18/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-56% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in New Castle, Delaware ($39.53/hr, n=43)

$15.00/hr · p10p90 · $390/hr

this role: $17.50/hrmedian $39.53/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 43 posted healthcare roles in New Castle, Delaware rates. This role sits in the 7th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 56% below the New Castle, Delaware median for similar positions.

Provide compassionate mental and behavioral health care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. Work independently within the community to ensure clients receive necessary support.

Join BAYADA and Make a Difference in Your Community! Would you like to give compassionate care to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the comfort of their own homes? To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of verifiable work experience with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities. We have current Direct Support Professional (DSP) openings in the following locations: New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties BAYADA offers Direct Support Professionals (DSP): Weekly pay Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle Short commute times – we try to match you to opportunities near your home Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job Scholarship programs A stable working environment – we invest in our care team Paid time off 24 / 7 on call clinical manager support Job Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional (DSP): Passion for providing mental/behavioral health care to individuals with I/DD Ability to work independently in the community Locations: Wilmington Manor, Bayview Manor, Collins Park, Minquadale, and surrounding areas.

Pay

$17.50-$18/hr. (dependent on experience) BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct 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.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of verifiable work experience with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. The role requires the ability to work independently and a passion for providing high-quality care.

Independent work
Compassionate care
Mental health support
Behavioral health care
Intellectual disability support
Developmental disability support

Benefits

Flexible scheduling
Paid time off
Weekly pay
Scholarship programs
Clinical manager support

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $18/hr
Location: New Castle, Delaware
Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

Steady demand for DSPs in Delaware

Direct Support Professional roles in Delaware are commonly needed in community-based disability and support services, where employers look for reliable staff who can work hands-on with daily living tasks. This role is competitive because it does not require prior experience or a degree, but it does require being 18 or older, having a valid U.S. driver’s license, and being able to lift and transfer safely. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your comfort with the physical duties before applying.