Day Program Support Staff

Requirements

• Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.

Skills

As a Support Staff / Direct Support Professional (DSP), you would:

• Coach and foster engagement by leading workshops designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Mentor and continuously engage individuals and lead groups through art, music, games, audio/visual, cooking, reading and other life enrichment activities.
• Provide direct care support and behavioral interventions as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation outlining daily progress.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Competitive compensation plans
• Other benefits may include:
• Inside look at life as a DSP through Merakey's Spotlight Page & Video
• Opportunity to hear directly from our team about what makes Merakey a place where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day
• On-line application available at www.merakey.org/careers
• Benefits may vary based on location and employment type

Pay

$17.50 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday
Hours May Vary (8AM-3PM, 7:45AM-2:45PM, 7:30AM-2:30PM)

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

To learn more about Merakey, click here.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an 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!