Direct Professional Support

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team at our program in our Philadelphia, PA location. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately! 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. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Responsibilities

• Create long‑term impacts on consumers’ lives by encouraging, mentoring, and coaching them to achieve their goals.
• Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with individuals.
• Follow the Individual Support Plan to work on social and communication skills at parks and sensory gardens.
• Enhance independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Foster pride by teaching individuals to navigate daily living activities such as housekeeping and laundry.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 18 years old.
• Verifiable High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Benefits

• Paid training – no experience required.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options for employee contributions.
• DailyPay – access your pay when you need it.
• Goga well‑being platform with self‑care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential 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.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Pay

Earn up to $18.75/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Schedule

• 1st week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday – 11pm – 7am
• 2nd week: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 11pm – 7am