Direct Support Professional

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Related direct care experience preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Position

Direct Support Professional

Location

Pine Grove, PA

Pay Rate

$16.25 per hour, $2 additional with Enhanced Pay option

Shift

2nd shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills.
• Provide community support, transportation.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained).
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

Benefits

• DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them.
• Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance.
• Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Care.com Membership.
• Cell Phone Discounts.
• Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Access to self-care tools and resources on the On the Goga well-being platform.
• Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Care.com.
• 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.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

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's Commitment to Diversity

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!