Direct Support Professional

About the role

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Must be 18 years old. A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Interact and support individuals in various potential settings.
• Provide care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of individuals served.
• Assist and train individuals in areas such as personal care, communication, and social skill development.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options.
• DailyPay for immediate access to pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform with 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

Base $16.25/hour. Earn up to $18.25 / hour with the Enhanced Pay option.

Schedule

Immediate openings available.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

See full benefits package at https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits.

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.

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!