Direct Support Professional

Requirements

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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

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

Benefits

• Medical insurance plan.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• Competitive compensation plans.
• Work/Life balance.
• Flexible schedules.
• Cell phone discount plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.

About the role

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Virginia Beach, VA. 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!

Skills

A strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals.

Schedule

Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings.

Pay

Pay Rate: $16 per/hr

Benefits

• Medical insurance plan.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• Competitive compensation plans.
• Work/Life balance.
• Flexible schedules.
• Cell phone discount plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.