Direct Support Professional

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• A High School diploma/G.E.D. is preferred.
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to create long-term impacts on their consumer’s lives.
• Enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals.
• Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals.
• Follow the Individual Support Plan, enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills.
• Enhance independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Teach individuals to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.

Benefits

• Earn base hourly rate of $16.00/hour with $2-$3/hour shift differential.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, and financial services.
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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!