Caretaker

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old.
• A High School diploma/G.E.D. is preferred.
• Related experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals' lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. The position involves spending time in various settings, making memories with individuals, and fostering independence through daily living activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Roth retirement plan (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay for immediate access to pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

Pay

$16.25/hr. Earn up to $2.00 more/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option.

Schedule

Immediate openings available.

About the Role

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at the program in Pine Grove, PA. This is an opportunity for Caregivers, Direct Care Workers, Home Health Aides, or anyone who wants to become one. Merakey is dedicated to enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals we serve.

Skills

Strong desire to create long-term impacts, encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others, spending time in various settings, making memories with individuals, fostering independence through daily living activities, assisting with daily and personal activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Roth retirement plan (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay for immediate access to pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. We provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families each year. We are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!